Employers and employees must work together to create a fair and successful workplace. To do so, both have a number of rights and responsibilities.
Employer Rights and Responsibilities Rights
• To hire the person that they believe to be the most suitable candidate for a job
• To dismiss (fire) employees for poor behaviour or lack of ability
• To make decisions about how to run their organisation
• To be treated with respect by employees
• To report employees involved in any wrongdoings
Responsibilities
• To obey all employment laws • To pay employees a fair wage • To treat all employees equally and with respect
• To ensure employees get the correct number of paid holidays
• To provide a safe and ethical workplace
• To give employees a written contract of employment
• To follow the correct procedure when dismissing an employee
• To ensure that the organisation does not have a negative impact on the local community
Employee Rights and Responsibilities Rights
• To receive fair pay (the minimum wage) • To be treated equally and with respect • To work in safe conditions • To join a trade union
Responsibilities
• To do the job to the best of their ability • To show respect to co-workers and customers • To obey health and safety laws • To behave ethically • To report any problems or concerns
• To give reasonable notice when leaving the employment
