Instructions

 Each question is 20 marks

 Use Times New Roman, font 12, space 1.5
 Reference your work
 Work should be done in groups of 10 students
 Submission date 19th March 2024
Assignment
1. Discuss the obligations/duties and rights of Employers and Employees
2. Discuss 4 core conventions of the International Labour Organisation
Response:
1. Four Core Conventions of the International Labour Organization :
1. Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize (Convention No. 87):
- This convention establishes the fundamental rights of workers and employers to form and
join organizations of their choosing, without fear of interference or reprisal.
- Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions.
2. Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining (Convention No. 98):
- This convention complements Convention No. 87 by ensuring that workers and employers
can engage in collective bargaining to negotiate fair terms and conditions of employment.
- Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions.
3. Forced Labour Convention (Convention No. 29):
- This convention prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor and requires member
states to take effective measures to prevent and eliminate such practices.
- Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions.
4. Minimum Age Convention (Convention No. 138):
- This convention sets the minimum age for employment and aims to eradicate child labor
by establishing appropriate regulations and enforcement mechanisms.
- Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions.
2. Duties and Rights of Employers and Employees:
Duties of Employers:
1. Provision of a Safe Working Environment: Employers are obligated to provide a safe
workplace free from hazards and risks to the health and safety of employees (Holland et al.,
2018).
2. Ensuring Fair Compensation: Employers must ensure fair compensation for employees,
including wages, benefits, and overtime pay, in compliance with labor laws and regulations
(Dessler, 2020).
3. Respect for Rights: Employers should respect the rights of employees, including non-
discrimination, privacy, and freedom of association (Stone, 2020).
4. Adherence to the Labor Laws: Employers must adhere to all relevant labor laws and
regulations governing employment practices, working hours, and employment contracts
(Dessler, 2020).
Rights of Employees:
1. Right to Safe Workplace:Employees have the right to work in an environment that is safe
and free from harm to their health and well-being (Holland et al., 2018).
2. Right to Fair Treatment:Employees are entitled to fair and equitable treatment in all
aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions (Stone, 2020).
3. Right to Fair Compensation:Employees have the right to receive fair compensation for
their work, including wages, benefits, and other forms of remuneration (Dessler, 2020).
4. Right to Privacy: Employees have the right to privacy in the workplace, including
protection of personal information and confidentiality of communications (Stone, 2020).
References:
- Dessler, G. (2020). Human Resource Management. Pearson.
- Holland, P., Sheehan, C., & De Cieri, H. (2018). Managing Human Resources. Cengage
Learning.
- Stone, R. J. (2020). Human Resource Management. John Wiley & Sons.