Employment Law and Business Organizations

<p>The agent must be paid a fee for their services. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wrongful dismissal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To pay a fee for their services. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because the two have different rights and obligations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define the terms and conditions of a worker’s employment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One legally-qualified individual and two with no legal background (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civil disputes between two private parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disputes related to inheritance claims (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typically involve a higher level of formality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are a specific type of court that handles certain employment disputes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tribunals are known for their speed and affordability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the company is properly registered. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Register of contracts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define the company's operating procedures and internal governance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fixed charge is secured against specific assets while a floating charge is secured against the company's overall assets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reward existing shareholders by offering them shares at a discounted price. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A company must maintain a minimum amount of capital to ensure its solvency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide strategic direction and oversight for the company. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local Government Act 1972 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solicitors Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statutory instruments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To introduce complex new statute law with details specified by experts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power to introduce detailed regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constitutional amendments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The authority to create detailed laws specific to the Act's topics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be independent of an Act of Parliament. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To introduce statute law without passing an Act of Parliament (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be challenged in court and declared invalid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The common law rules about directors' legal duties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When speed is required over thoroughness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their use is expected to increase as laws become more complex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate the introduction of complex details by experts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local statutes introduced by local authorities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It holds the same legal force as primary legislation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be issued by a court of sufficient seniority within the hierarchy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judicial precedents allow for the adaptation of legal principles to new cases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The circumstances of the new case must differ significantly from the precedent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It mandates that judges must apply established principles from previous cases to similar future cases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has the authority to overturn precedents established by the Court of Appeal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be based on a legal decision that addresses a question of fact. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a case presents a novel legal issue without prior established law. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lower court must be confronted with a situation identical to the precedent's circumstances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A body appointed to adjudicate on specific matters.

Individuals or groups responsible for creating a company and organizing its initial structure.

Typically consists of three members: one lawyer and two non-lawyers.

The steps required to legally form a public or private company, including documentation and filings.

Tribunals handle disputes in areas like immigration, social security, and employment.

Records that companies are legally required to maintain, including minutes of meetings and shareholder registers.

A type of tribunal that resolves employment-related disputes.

Standardized rules that govern the internal management of a company.

Covers unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay, and safety issues.

Different types of shares within a company that may have varied rights and privileges.

Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, Court of Appeal.

Tribunals resolve cases faster and at lower costs than civil courts.

A long-term security yielding a fixed interest, issued by a company and secured against assets.

Legal principles ensuring that a company's capital is preserved and not returned to shareholders as a dividend.

Covers unfair dismissal, discrimination, health and safety, and union disputes.

The responsibilities of individuals appointed to oversee the company's management and ensure it operates in shareholders' interests.

A legal principle established by one court’s decision that other courts must follow.

A precedent that must be followed by lower courts in future similar cases.

The ranking system where higher courts set precedents that lower courts must follow.

The court that can establish precedents that lower courts are bound to follow.

The highest court in the hierarchy that can overturn precedents set by lower courts.

A decision made by a judge based on legal principles and precedents.

The principle that judges must apply established precedents to similar cases.

The specific facts and context surrounding a case which can influence its judgement.

The legal obligation of accountants and auditors to act in the best interest of their clients.

Employees work under a contract with rights; self-employed operate independently.

An agreement outlining duties and rights between employer and employee.

Wrongful dismissal breaches the contract; unfair dismissal lacks just cause.

The dismissal of employees due to their position no longer being needed.

The relationship where one party acts on behalf of another, like partners or directors.

Legal protection that limits an owner's losses to their investment in the company.

Includes sole traders, partnerships, private companies, and public companies with differing liabilities and structures.

A UK law that outlines directors' statutory duties and legal responsibilities.

Law made by a person/body to whom Parliament has delegated law-making powers.

Laws made directly by Parliament, such as Acts of Parliament.

A common form of delegated legislation providing detailed provisions.

A method of delegated legislation involving government ministers.

Local statutes created by local authorities for specific areas.

Bodies that make rules for the procedure in courts.

Rules established for specific professions, often through delegated legislation.

Legislation that grants local authorities the power to make bye-laws.

Detailed regulations introduced by government ministers following an Act of Parliament.

Law granting the Law Society power to regulate practicing solicitors.

Benefits include time-saving and flexibility in law-making.

The increasing intricacy of laws necessitating the use of statutory instruments.