Employer/ee relations Flashcards
What are rights
Matters of safety and working conditions owed by the employer, like breaks and payment
What are the employees duties
Legal obligations and expected conduct in the workplace
What are some expectations employees have
- Salary and wage
- Equal opportunity
- No discrimination
What are the forms of mistreating employees
Direct discrimination - Treating people differently based on protected characteristics
Indirect discrimination - Rules disadvantaging those with protected characteristics
Harassment - Repeated unwanted behaviour impeding performance
Victimisation - Discrimination after reporting discrimination
What is a trade union
An organisation of workers that negotiates on their behalf for better wages and working conditions
What are the pros of trade unions
- Higher rewards
- Better conditions
- Gives individuals a voice
- Greater exchange of information
What are the cons of trade unions
- Slower decision-making
- Higher scrutiny on management
- Can lead to conflict
- Overestimation of power
What are some examples of industrial action workers can take
- Strike
- Work-to-rule
- Overtime ban
