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19:Identify and explain two ways in which Xiolom might be affected by new legal controls over employment[6]

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:45 am
by Dania
Xiolom is a mining business in the private sector. It is a large company employing over 100 000 employees. It has operations in 10 countries. The Operations Director has announced plans to open a new mine in country G. He is angry. ‘First it is new legal controls over employment and now I have to deal with pressure groups. The mine will create 8000 jobs. Xiolom creates external benefits so it should be allowed to expand!’

19:Identify and explain two ways in which Xiolom might be affected by new legal controls over employment[6]

Possible KN Points:
>Need to provide safety equipment.
>How advertise jobs.
>Rules over unfair dismissal.
>Minimum wage laws.
>Maximum number of working hours.