Ethical Responsibilities In The Workplace

The right to work means that individuals cannot be hindered from gaining employment, which is essentially a human right. They should also have the right to work without being required to join a local union, if they choose. Employees do have the right to accept or reject employment conditions, if they want to work. People should also be able to have a sense of security, in order to live a stable life. People possess ethical rights to protect them if they are being treated unfairly.
Employment at will (EAW) means people are working for an employer, with the caveat that they know there is always a future threat to lose one’s job. Employers have the authority to fire an individual for nearly any reason, as long as it is not discriminatory, but it should also be based upon fairness. Similarly, an EAW worker may opt to leave a job at any time for any reason, without offering any notice at all. With this contract, it is important for employers to justly fire employees, to avoid violation of civil rights. Employers will need proof and justification for the …show more content…
The health and safety of employees are extremely valued. Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA was established to provide standard workplace health and safety criteria across the board. Some workplaces will have risks, depending on the type of work, which has to be analyzed. Employees do have ethical rights to have mandatory health and safety standards, but they will also have to freely accept accidental risks that come with the job, if they want it. However, employees should never sacrifice their personal safety for other tradeoffs such as wages and job security. Employers must implement the proper safety procedures and guidelines to prevent and limit workplace injuries. There are manuals and rules to follow, to prevent unnecessary death or injury in some work