Employee Rights in the Workplace
There are 4 basic rights in a workplace:
- the right to a safe working environment
- the right to fair pay
- the right to reasonable working hours
- the right to be treated fairly and with dignity.
Employees have certain rights that cannot be interfered with by employers, regardless of their position or the size of the company.
Employee Responsibilities
All employees have responsibilities as well. These include:
- following workplace safety procedures
- treating others respectfully
- performing job duties ethically and diligently.
Nations’ Affirmation of Worker Rights
Nations have affirmed four fundamental workers’ rights:
- freedom of association
- no forced labor
- no child labor
- no discrimination in employment.
Basic Employee Rights Overview
Every employee has certain basic rights.
- the right to a safe working environment
- fair pay
- reasonable working hours
- to be treated with dignity.
Fundamentals of Workplace Rights
The Occupational Health and Safety Act gives all employees three fundamental rights:
- the right to know about health and safety matters
- the right to participate in related decisions
- the right to refuse unsafe work.
Emphasizing Three Core Employee Rights
Recognizing the importance of fundamental rights:
1) The Right to a Safe Workplace
2) The Right to Participate in Decisions Affecting Health and Safety
3) The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work.