Employee Rights
/ɪmˌplɔɪi raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal entitlements and protections granted to individuals employed under a contract of service.
Employee rights include the right to fair wages and a safe working environment.
- (n.) Statutory and common law provisions that safeguard workers from discrimination, unfair dismissal, and violation of labor standards.
Laws enforcing employee rights help prevent workplace discrimination and harassment.
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- employee rights
- employee right
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Commentary
Employee rights typically encompass both statutory protections and contractual entitlements; drafters should distinguish between specific rights arising from employment agreements and those imposed by law.
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