workersentitlements
nounUK /ˈwɜːkəz ɪnˈtaɪtlmənts/
US /ˈwɜːrkərz ɪnˈtaɪtlmənts/
The things that people who have a job are allowed to get or have.
The new law protects workers' entitlements like paid holidays and sick leave.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The money or benefits a worker is owed when leaving a job.
She checked her workers' entitlements after being made redundant.
3. Legal protections given to employees by law or agreement.
The company must respect workers' entitlements under the employment act.
4. The rights of people doing a job to fair treatment and safety.
Campaigners fought for workers' entitlements in the factory.