Employment relationships are built on trust and the rights of parties. Employees and employers have very specific rights and obligations in terms of common law and labour legislation. Balancing these rights and obligations is extremely important and pivotal to a fair and successful employment relationship.
General employee rights
Employee right include (but not limited to):
Not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against
To be provided with appropriate resources and equipment
To have safe working conditions
To receive the agreed remuneration on the agreed date and time
To receive fair labour practices
To be treated with dignity and respect
To non-victimisation in claiming rights and using procedures
To leave benefits and other basic conditions of employment as stipulated in the BCEA.
Not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against
To be provided with appropriate resources and equipment
To have safe working conditions
To receive the agreed remuneration on the agreed date and time
To receive fair labour practices
To be treated with dignity and respect
To non-victimisation in claiming rights and using procedures
To leave benefits and other basic conditions of employment as stipulated in the BCEA.
General employer rights
Employer right include (but not limited to):
To expect employees to render the agreed services on the agreed days and times
To expect employees to perform under the employer’s authorization and obey all reasonable and lawful instructions issued
To expect employees to display good behavior in the workplace (to comply with company policy and procedure, and to comply with company Disciplinary Code and Procedure)
To expect employees to act in good faith, be loyal, and have the best interests of the employer at heart at all times
To expect employees to follow workplace rules, company policies and procedures and work performance standards
To expect employees to strive honestly toward work objectives, and to expect employees to adhere to product specifications and quality standards
To expect employees to use the employer’s prescribed resources and methods
To expect employees to report to him any dishonest or unlawful practices in the workplace, including any breaches of company policies and procedures.
To expect employees to render the agreed services on the agreed days and times
To expect employees to perform under the employer’s authorization and obey all reasonable and lawful instructions issued
To expect employees to display good behavior in the workplace (to comply with company policy and procedure, and to comply with company Disciplinary Code and Procedure)
To expect employees to act in good faith, be loyal, and have the best interests of the employer at heart at all times
To expect employees to follow workplace rules, company policies and procedures and work performance standards
To expect employees to strive honestly toward work objectives, and to expect employees to adhere to product specifications and quality standards
To expect employees to use the employer’s prescribed resources and methods
To expect employees to report to him any dishonest or unlawful practices in the workplace, including any breaches of company policies and procedures.
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