Assess the operational and financial impacts of legislation on businesses, including increased administrative costs, required training needs, changes to recruitment practices, and the legal/financial consequences of non-compliance.
Understand the fundamental requirements of Employment Law, specifically noting the National Minimum Wage/Living Wage and the Equality Act (2010).
Understand the core principles of Health and Safety Law, including the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and recognise the general benefits of providing a safe working environment.
Understand the basics of Consumer Law, particularly focusing on trade descriptions and the protection it offers consumers.
Evaluate the real-world effects of these legislative frameworks on how businesses conduct their daily operations.