Contracts
Both parties must be eligible to enter a contract, e.g., you cannot be under the age of 18
What does capacity to contract mean?
What are the two steps required for a strike to be official?
Secret Ballot and 1 weeks notice
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
What does CCPC stand for?
Under SOGSOS Act 1980, what do all goods have to be?
Merchantable quality, Fit for purpose, Match sample, As described
Describe a co-operative relationship using 2 words.
Win-Win
You cannot be put under pressure to enter into a contract
What does consent to contract mean?
List 5 grounds for unfair dismissal.
Race, Gender, Political beliefs, Religious beliefs, Disability, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation
What is the maximum compensation available from the Small Claims Court?
€2,000
Under SOGSOS Act 1980, what do all services have to be?
Carried out by someone with skills & qualifications, be done with care and diligence and use materials of merchantable quality
Give an example of a co-operative relationship between investor and manager
Investor - provides capital
Manager - return on investment
What does rescind the contract mean?
A judge orders both sides of the contract to return to their original position before the contract started.
Redress for unfair dismissal which finds employees a new job.
Re-engagement
Explain 3 services provided by the CCPC.
Educate consumers, Advise consumers, Enforce the law, Encourage competition
What is a guarantee?
Additional protection that does not limit consumer rights allowing them to one of the 3 R's within a certain period of time.
What is lobbying?
Attempting to influence decision makers
Legality of form
Contracts must be drawn up in the correct format
What is the final non-legislative way to resolve a dispute before going to the Labour Court?
Adjudication
ECC
European Consumer Centre
After how long do you own goods that were sent to you that you did not order?
6 months
What does IBEC stand for?
Irish Business and Employers Confederation
Three ways to terminate a contract
Frustration, Performance, Agreement, Breach
What does the Joint Labour Committee do?
Ensures industries in low union membership industries such as hairdressing are protected.
What can consumers complain to about public services?
Ombudsman
How long is the 'cooling-off' period?
14 days
Give an example of a competitive relationship between employer and employee
Employer - wants staggered breaks to maintain productivity
Employee - wants common lunch to satisfy social needs