14 Questions
What is one of the basic employee rights?
Freedom from discrimination
Employees are responsible for disclosing confidential information about the employer.
False
What is one of the strategies to deal with work-related issues?
Connecting and working with others
Workplaces that acknowledge equal opportunity issues are proactively addressing the need to become more _______________________.
enterprising
What is one of the work-related issues that can affect our physical, emotional, and mental health?
Job dissatisfaction
Employees are responsible for carrying out work duties unsafely.
False
Match the following basic employee rights with their description:
Fair and proper pay = Refers to receiving adequate compensation for work done Safe and healthy workplace environment = Refers to a workplace free from hazards and risks Freedom from discrimination = Refers to being treated equally and without bias
What is one of the basic employee responsibilities?
To perform a fair day’s work
What is one of the employability skills mentioned in the content?
Initiative and enterprise skills
People who are self-employed and own and/or operate a business are considered employed.
True
What is one example of unpaid domestic duties mentioned in the content?
child-minding
People are considered to be employed if they provide their labour in return for a ______________ or salary.
wage
Match the following types of work with their definitions:
Paid work = People are employed in return for payment Unpaid work = People perform tasks without receiving payment
What is one example of unpaid work mentioned in the content?
Volunteering in ongoing activities
Study Notes
Workers' Rights and Responsibilities
- Basic employee rights include:
- Fair and proper pay
- Minimum working conditions (e.g. personal leave, safe and healthy workplace environment)
- Access to appropriate training and career development
- Freedom from discrimination, harassment, and bullying
- Freedom of association to join or not to join a union
- Protection against unlawful termination and unfair dismissal
- Right to be treated with respect and dignity
- Basic employee responsibilities include:
- Performing a fair day's work
- Acting in the best interest of employers
- Maintaining confidentiality of employer information
- Carrying out work duties safely
- Not harassing, bullying, or intimidating others
- Undertaking relevant training as directed by the employer
- Following relevant legal guidelines and rules
Work-Related Issues and Skills
- Common work-related issues affecting physical, emotional, and mental health:
- Job dissatisfaction
- Workplace injury
- Stress
- Discrimination and bullying
- Violence
- Accidental death
- Retirement
- Strategies to deal with work-related issues:
- Connecting and working with others
- Acting proactively and autonomously
- Adaptability and learning new skills
- Problem-solving and making decisions
Employability Skills
- Essential skills for employability:
- Initiative and enterprise skills
- Self-awareness
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Learning
- Technological skills
- Planning and organising
- Problem-solving
Paid and Unpaid Work
- Definition of paid work:
- Providing labour in exchange for a wage or salary
- Receiving commission or other forms of payment
- Receiving payment-in-kind (e.g. board, free rent, or goods and services)
- Examples of paid work:
- Self-employed individuals
- Paid workers in charities
- Paid and unpaid family members in a family business
- Definition of unpaid work:
- Performing tasks without receiving payment
- Examples include:
- Volunteering for ongoing activities
- Performing unpaid domestic duties
- Engaging in child-minding, family support, and household maintenance
Learn about the basic rights and responsibilities of employees, including fair pay, safe working conditions, and freedom from discrimination and harassment.
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