Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards
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Two main sectors in the working world
Two main sectors in the working world
Public sector and private sector
Public sector workers definition
Public sector workers definition
Individuals employed directly by the state
Examples of public sector workers
Examples of public sector workers
Gardaí, teachers, nurses, civil servants, council employees
Private sector workers definition
Private sector workers definition
Employed by businesses not owned by the state
Four categories of workplace rights & responsibilities
Four categories of workplace rights & responsibilities
Legal, Social, Environmental, Ethical
Employer legal duty re: contracts
Employer legal duty re: contracts
Provide written employment contracts
Employer legal duty re: wages
Employer legal duty re: wages
Pay fair wages meeting minimum wage requirements
Employer social duty re: trade unions
Employer social duty re: trade unions
Allow employees to join trade unions if they choose
Employer environmental responsibilities (2 main)
Employer environmental responsibilities (2 main)
Comply with environmental laws, promote sustainable development
Employee legal right re: documentation
Employee legal right re: documentation
Written contract, holiday entitlements, access to payslips
Employee legal responsibility re: duties
Employee legal responsibility re: duties
Perform duties honestly and to the best of their abilities
Employee right regarding trade unions
Employee right regarding trade unions
Right to join trade unions
Employee ethical responsibilities (main)
Employee ethical responsibilities (main)
Be honest, respect all, maintain org reputation, make ethical decisions
