Workplace Rights
/ˈwɜrkˌpleɪs raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutory, contractual, and common law rights protecting employees in their work environment, including rights to fair wages, safe conditions, non-discrimination, and collective bargaining.
Workplace rights ensure employees are protected from discrimination and hazardous working conditions.
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Commentary
Workplace rights encompass multiple legal domains; clarity in drafting is key to specify which rights apply under statutory or contractual frameworks.
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