Employment is a relationship between a company as employer and a person as an employee usually based on a contract. Employment creates a relationship between an employee and an employer. The employment contract regulates the conduct of both parties and it is important that both the employer and the employee fulfill their obligations.
Employer duties and responsibilities
Following the legal compliance and agreed-upon terms of employment contract
- employer have to follow all legal obligations
- ensure all deductions are correct, including income tax and any agreed-upon benefits.
Provide a safe workplace
- ensure safe workplace conditions, which means that machinery and equipment are kept in a safe condition
- provide protective equipment,
- make sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment and properly maintain this equipment.
- provide new employees with specialised induction training to help them become familiar with their new work environment, procedures, equipment and materials so they can do their job safely.
- make sure that employees are aware of potential hazards
- provide training, policies and operating procedures and communicate them to the employees
- provide information, instruction, training and supervision of employees so they can work safe
Reward employees for work, pay employees on time
- pay employees the right amount, on the day and frequency stated in the agreement.
- use the method of payment you agreed on.
Supporting professional employee development
- encourage and support your employees
- Supporting your employees’ professional development is a key factor in ensuring job satisfaction and keeping your employees motivated.
- Providing ongoing training and encouraging a culture of supporting colleagues can give your employees the tools they need to grow in their roles.
- Providing regular performance updates to give employees a clear idea of their growth in your company and what they can do to improve
- Investing in high-quality training resources
- Mentoring new hires to help them develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed
Treat employees fairly and set fair conditions
- treating your employees respectfully is essential to creating a positive workplace culture.
- model professional conduct, establishing a culture of respect in your organization where everyone feels valued.
Employee duties during the employment
- provide services to the employer and execute reasonable and lawful work instructions and tasks
- to look after the employer’s best interests
- keep and maintain skills or qualifications for the job
- comply with policies and procedures
- employee guarantees to do the job with the necessary skill and thoroughness
- take care of their own health and safety
- use prescribed work equipment and personal protective equipment where necessary
- report potential hazards and report any incident involving potential hazards
- A job instructions must be reasonable and within the scope of the employee’s job.