Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards

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Two main sectors in the working world

Public sector and private sector

Public sector workers definition

Individuals employed directly by the state

Examples of public sector workers

Gardaí, teachers, nurses, civil servants, council employees

Private sector workers definition

Employed by businesses not owned by the state

Four categories of workplace rights & responsibilities

Legal, Social, Environmental, Ethical

Employer legal duty re: contracts

Provide written employment contracts

Employer legal duty re: wages

Pay fair wages meeting minimum wage requirements

Employer social duty re: trade unions

Allow employees to join trade unions if they choose

Employer environmental responsibilities (2 main)

Comply with environmental laws, promote sustainable development

Employee legal right re: documentation

Written contract, holiday entitlements, access to payslips

Employee legal responsibility re: duties

Perform duties honestly and to the best of their abilities

Employee right regarding trade unions

Right to join trade unions

Employee ethical responsibilities (main)

Be honest, respect all, maintain org reputation, make ethical decisions

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