What are the rights of workers?
- jessetorres358
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Recently, some friends have informed me that they are experiencing mistreatment at work. Therefore, I decided to inform people about their rights in situations where a supervisor or manager infringes upon them.
There are businesses that fail to comply with necessary regulations. Recently, I've been informed that in various companies, some employers are preventing employees from using the restroom, while another company are physically reprimanding their staff.
If this occurs to any of you, always remember to report it to your Human Resources. Then, file a police report in the city where you are employed. Begin documenting everything in case further action is necessary.
My primary concern is management slapping an employee at their workplace. If you are an employee who is mistreated by a company, there are steps you can take.
File a complaint to your local work force and report that company.
File a police report against that company.
File a complaint with the EEOC.
As an employee, you have the right to safety in any company you work for. If a company hires management unaware of these rights, then that manager should not hold their position.
If your rights are being violated, take appropriate action for yourself and your colleagues. Avoid escalating the situation; instead, turn away and continue working, or request to leave for the rest of the day to allow both parties to cool down. Escalating the issue typically leads to negative outcomes, such as termination.
If you report a manager or any type of lead or supervisor, companies are not allowed to retaliate against you. However, be cautious, as some companies may lack awareness and could mistakenly retaliate.
Here are the rights you possess as an individual within a company. Familiarize yourself with them and exercise them when necessary.
The right to receive information regarding health and safety matters.
The entitlement to be involved in decisions that may impact their health and safety.
The right to decline tasks that may impact their health and safety, as well as that of others.
The entitlement to a secure workplace setting.
The right to equal pay.
The entitlement to equal overtime pays.
The right to be treated equally and fairly by colleagues, irrespective of race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or religion.
The right to freedom from sexual harassment.
The entitlement to be informed about a plant or office closure.
The right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.
The entitlement to receive the same pay for the same work.
The entitlement to freedom of association and the effective acknowledgment of the right to engage in collective bargaining.
The right to abolish all types of forced or mandatory labor.
Story By Britney J Torres
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