Lesson 3 - Workplace Participants Flashcards

Investigating the roles of various participants in the workplace

1
Q

5 participants in the Australian workplace

A

-employers
-governemnts
-employees
-contractors
-trade unions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is an employee

A

someone who works for another person or entity in return for money

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are contractors

A

a person who works for a company under a contract, and they provide materials or labour to complete a job

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are employers

A

someone who uses employees for their labour and pays them with wages or salary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are trade unions

A

organisations of workers that seek better pay, safer working conditions and job security

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

3 things governments do for workplaces

A
  • Regulate national minimum wage
  • Manage leave and superannuation entitlements
  • Plan and implement job-creating projects
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly