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20: Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees - Coggle Diagram
20: Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
Employees
Rights
Adequate rests and breaks
Holiday pay
A contract of employment
Payed at least the minimum wage
A safe and respectful atmosphere
Payed for what they worked
Access to a trade union
Responsibilities
Do all work stated in the contract of employment
Be punctual
Not disclose confidential information
Treat customers, the employer, and other employees with respect
Follow workplace rules and safety instructions
Wear any uniform of protective equipment provided
Attend all training provided
Employers
Rights
Hire suitable staff
Dismiss staff if necessary
Decide on business objectives
Respect from staff
Responsibilities
Pay agreed wages
Deduct PAYE, PRSI, and USC from employee wages
Provide employees with statutory holidays and leave
Ensure all employees are treated fairly and equally in the business
Provide adequate training
Comply with all employment law
Ensure workplace and employee safety and security
Provide a contract of employment and keep employment records
Rights & Responsibilities
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Rights
Something you are entitled to receive
Responsibilities
Something you must do
Types of rights/responsibilities
Legal
Written in law
Social
Treatment of others
Environmental
A safe and healthy work environment
Ethical
Doing what is right
Industrial Relations
The relationship between employer and employee
Trade Union
An organisation that protects workers' rights
Functions:
Negotiate with employers for better pay and conditions
Represent workers who have disputes with employers
Represent employees at discussions about national pay
Organise industrial action
Examples:
SIPTU
Industrial workers
IMO
Doctors
Mandate
Retail and bar workers
TEEU
Engineers
TUI
Teachers
Shop Steward
An employee elected by workers to represent them in dealings with the employer
Duties:
Handle worker grievances and take them to management
Convince non-union members to join a union
Represent workers in disputes with employers
Industrial Action
Action taken by employees as a protest
Types:
Go-slow
Working at a slow pace
Overtime ban
Refusing to work overtime
Work to rule
Working only what is required
Strike
Refusing to work completely
Token stoppage
Stopping working for a short time
Employee Records
Timesheets
Contract of employment
Employee behaviour records
Tax records
Job application form / CV
Personal details