University of Asia Pacific,Dhaka

1. LEGAL
ENVIRONMENT OF
BUSINESS

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Kanij Fatema
Md Al Amin
Nahin Maqsud
Turzo
Jhadiul Islam
Mehadi Hasan
Md Sabbir
Hossain

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Introduction
Why are laws different
International Disagreements
International Dispute Resolution
Intellectual property Law
Laws that affect Business
Laws Against discrimination in hiring
Laws that affect employees
Bibliography

4. Legal Environment is the
system of rules and
principles government the
conduct of and relations
between states and
international
organizations as well
some of their persons.
Legal EnvironmentLegal Environment

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Why are laws different
Bases for legal systems
Common Law
United States & Great Britain
Code law
France
Islamic law
Saudi Arabia

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Three types of international
disagreements
Government v. Government
World court
Company v. Foreign Government
A court in one of the countries
Company v. foreign Company
A court in one of the countries

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International dispute Resolution
Conciliation
Arbitration
Litigation
Intellectual property Law
Intellectual property laws protect the
followings:
trade secrets
patents
Copyrights
Trade marks

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Laws that affect start-up of a business
Entrepreneurs should be aware of laws
involving:
Permits and licenses
Contracts
Location
Laws Against discrimination in Hiring
Employers are subject to regulations of
the equal Employment opportunity
commission (EEOC)

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Laws that affect employees
1.Child labour labour
Employment can not interfere with their
education, health or well-being.
persons under can not work in jobs.
persons under 16 are only allowed to-
work entrain hours and times.
persons under 14 are only work in
certain jobs

10. 2.Wrongful Termination
Employers must keep accurate
records for each employee,
including employee
evaluations,discriplinary actions,
and warnings because employees
are protected against wrongful
termination

11. 3.The Americans with Disabilities
Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act
requires employers to Provide
reasonable accommodations to that
allow qualified employees to do heir
basic jobs.

12. 4.Family medical leave
Act
The Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) provides employees
with the right to an unpaid leave
of absence for up to 12 weeks
for certain family and medical
issues

13. Laws requiring equal
pay for equal work
The equal pay act of
1993 says all employers
must pay men and
women the same wage
for the same work.

14. Laws requiring workplace safety and
health.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
created OSHA, which sets and enforces
protective workplace safety and health standards.
Employers also must comply with the General Duty
Clause of the OSH Act, which requires them to keep
their workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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Laws that regulate trade
Laws that regulate trade include:
Price discrimination laws
Consumer protection laws

16. Price discrimination laws.
The changing of different prices for the same
product or service in different market or to different
customers.
The clayton Act of 1914 and Robinson patmar Act of 1936
are aimed at prohibiting price discrimination .

17. Consumer protection
laws
Manufactures of consumer
products must become
familiar with consumer
protection laws in order to
avoid recalls and lawsuits

18. Tax laws
Tax laws are the legal rules and
procedures governing how federal,
state and local governments
calculate the tax you owe.
The laws cover income, corporate,
excise, luxury, estate and
property taxes, to name just a few

19. Payroll taxes:
When a business owner hires
employees, he or she must
deduct certain payroll taxes from
their earnings, including FICA

20. Bibliography

21. Thank
You