Human Resource Management

Practices (HRMP)

ETHICS, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FAIR TREATMENT

AT WORK
PDM (2016 18)
SESSION - 11
 Changing Paradigm of Business Relations
HRM is the human face of business
For a business to succeed there has to be a harmony among
management, workers and society
Authority plays a role but today it is expected that authority be
more of a facilitator than a task master
Society has got rid of COMMAND ECONOMY
There is a choice of industry and employment for people, as
well as choice of goods and services for consumers
Democracy and Good Citizenship is expected from the
employers and the employees alike
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 In the era of Rights-Based Approach to
Managing Human Resources
Rights vs. Duties of Employees
Employees Rights
Right to accept or reject employment and employment terms
Right to reasonable working conditions and safety
Right to just and equal wages, without discrimination of caste, creed,
race or gender
Right to promotion with experience and productive work
Employees Duties
To contribute

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 Rights and Duties of the Employees
RIGHTS
Work Contract Letter of Appointment
Wages Equal Pay
Working Hours As per the legal provisions
(Normal standard is eight hours)
Benefits PF, Medical, Gratuity, Allowances for
housing etc.
Holidays, casual leaves and sick leaves
Compensation due to damage suffered at
workplace or retrenchment
Non-discrimination based on caste, creed, race,
gender etc.
Dispute redressal system
DUTIES
Acceptance of the terms and conditions of work
Ratification of the contract
Work Equal Work
Expected Work Delivery
Diligence at duty to justify the benefits
Attendance at work and punctuality
Care in following all the instructions of the firm
on safety and use of given equipment for the
purposes
Not to discriminate fellow workers on the basis
of caste, creed, colour or gender
Not to misuse the system or hinder others from
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 Few Malaises Affecting Fair Treatment at
Work
Hiring/Placement: Scams, Fake Appointments, Human Trafficking
Compensation and Benefits: Violation of legislation relating to fair
and equitable wages, working conditions, statutory benefits etc.
Promotion: Inbreeding, Seniority, Nepotism
Discipline: Discipline of Human Interaction, Privacy, Civic Liberties
Discharge: Dismissal, Termination, Retrenchment

Rights of the workers brings to the fore a firms HR policies, procedures

and implementation