Employer/employee Relations And Trade Unions Flashcards
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What are the 3 key areas where business can focus and make employee/employer relationships?
1) Communication Systems in a business
2) Involving employees in the decision-making process
3) Resolving industrial and other disputes with employees
What is employment law designed for?
To prevent the exploitation of employees by business
What are the duties of employers?
Employers have duties including providing a safe work environment, paying agreed wages, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
What is meant by employer/employee relationships?
The connection and interactions between employers and employees, grounded in mutual obligations and rights.
What are the duties of employers?
Employers have duties including providing a safe work environment, paying agreed wages, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
What are the rights of employees?
Employees have rights such as receiving a minimum wage, protection against unfair dismissal, and a safe workplace.
What is a contract of employment?
A legal agreement between employer and employee outlining terms of employment, including duties, rights, and compensation.
What is a contract of employment?
A legal agreement between employer and employee outlining terms of employment, including duties, rights, and compensation.
What is meant by health and safety in the workplace?
Health and safety refers to regulations and practices aimed at protecting the physical and mental well-being of employees.
What is the minimum wage?
The lowest legal hourly wage that employers must pay to employees.
What does dismissal mean in an employment context?
The termination of an employee’s contract by the employer, either for cause or redundancy.
What does dismissal mean in an employment context?
The termination of an employee’s contract by the employer, either for cause or redundancy.
What is meant by equal opportunities?
Policies and practices that ensure individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination in the workplace.
How do equal opportunities impact employers?
Equal opportunities can enhance workplace diversity, improve employee satisfaction, and reduce legal risks.
How do equal opportunities impact employees?
Employees benefit from fair treatment, increased job satisfaction, and greater access to career advancement.
How do equal opportunities impact employees?
Employees benefit from fair treatment, increased job satisfaction, and greater access to career advancement.
What is the role of trade unions?
Trade unions represent workers’ interests, engage in collective bargaining, and advocate for workers’ rights.
What are the advantages of trade unions?
Advantages include improved working conditions, better wages, and collective support for employees.
What are the disadvantages of trade unions?
Disadvantages may include union fees, potential for strikes, and conflicts with management.
What is meant by employer and employee conflict?
Disagreements or disputes between employers and employees, often related to working conditions, pay, or rights.
What are trade disputes?
Conflicts between employers and employees regarding terms of employment, often leading to negotiations or strikes.
What is industrial action?
Collective action taken by employees, such as strikes or work-to-rule, to express dissatisfaction with working conditions.
What is industrial action?
Collective action taken by employees, such as strikes or work-to-rule, to express dissatisfaction with working conditions.
How are disputes resolved in the workplace?
Disputes can be resolved through negotiation, consultation, and mediation by third parties such as ACAS.
