Business Ethics Task 2: Employees Rights and Responsibilities and Employers Ethical Responsibilities

A1. Employees Rights and Responsibilities An employee has the right to a safe and healthful work environment. Providing a safe work environment is not only legally required but it is ethically responsible as well. Employees who are safe and do not fear injury throughout their normal day to day work will be more productive. An organization with a good safety protocol will reap the benefits in other areas. Employees have the right to fair treatment and should not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, sexual preference, disability, nationality, or any other protected category. This is a foundational right of employees in the United States and affords them...