Equality Act
? The organisation may be prosecuted for discrimination example fine
? Employers may have to revise their recruitment policies
? Pay both genders the same for jobs of equal value
? Wording in job adverts must not be discriminatory
? Invest in better accessibility eg installing lifts, ramps.
? Investigate issues of discrimination/harassment/victimisation against an employee, customer or a third party
? Train staff on discrimination prevention/awareness
National Minimum Wage Act
? An increase in minimum wage leads to increased costs for the organisation
o This could result in lowered profits as wage expenses increase
? If it is found that an organisation has not been paying the minimum wage, they may be required to make a backdated
payment for employees
Health and Safety at Work Act
? Must provide the correct safety equipment
? Could be temporarily closed or shut down for non-compliance
? Potential for legal action by members of staff if they suffer injury at work due to non-compliance
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