Workplace Ethics
/ˈwɜːrkˌpleɪs ˈɛθɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) Set of moral principles and standards guiding behavior and decision-making in a professional work environment.
Companies enforce workplace ethics to ensure fair treatment and compliance with laws.
- (n.) Legal obligations and conduct standards employers and employees must observe at work, including anti-discrimination and harassment policies.
Workplace ethics include adherence to labor laws and prevention of harassment.
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- workplace ethics
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Commentary
Workplace ethics often underpin policies drafted within employment law and corporate governance frameworks to promote lawful and ethical organizational conduct.
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