Statutory Rights
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights granted and protected by statute, rather than arising from common law or contract.
Employees rely on statutory rights to ensure fair treatment at work.
Forms
- statutory right
Related terms
Commentary
Statutory rights are distinct from rights created by common law or contract and should be drafted clearly to specify the governing statute.
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