workplacerights
nounUK /ˈwɜːkpleɪs raɪts/
US /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs raɪts/
The fair things workers are allowed to have and do at their jobs.
She learned about her workplacerights, like getting paid fairly and having safe working conditions.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The legal protections that keep workers safe and treated fairly on the job.
The new law strengthened workplacerights for part-time staff.
3. The set of rules about how bosses must treat the people who work for them.
The handbook explains workplacerights and what to do if they are broken.
4. The freedoms workers have, such as the right to speak up without being punished.
Knowing your workplacerights helps you stand up for yourself at work.