1.5.3 Legislation and business - Word Drop

Legislation is the set of rules a business must follow. Consumer law protects buyers by requiring goods to be of satisfactory ______ and to be ______. It also gives customers the right to ______ when products are faulty, and it covers product safety and data use.

Employment law sets rules for hiring staff, which is called ______. It requires fair ______, such as the minimum wage. Employers must not treat workers unfairly because of age, gender or religion, which is ______. Rules on ______ keep workplaces safe.

Following legislation raises business ______, such as higher wages, training and equipment. Meeting these duties can improve staff ______, which is the willingness to work hard. It can also improve the business's ______ with customers.

Failing to comply can lead to ______, which are financial penalties imposed by the government, or even being ______. It can also reduce future ______, which is the money a business receives from customers, as they spend with rivals.