General
What is volunteerism?
This is when people freely offer to carry out work without payment.
What is employment?
Work carried out in return for payment.
•Personal details
•Job application form
•Curriculum vitae
•Job performance
•Behaviour
•Copy of contract
•PAYE, PRSI & USC
What is an example of a legal right?
Fair pay
What is the difference between work and employment in terms of payment?
Work- may be paid
Employment- payment
True or False: Employee records are required by law to be kept.
True
What is an example of a right of an employee?
Legal: To receive a fair wage, correct holidays, contract.
Social: To work in a Safe and respectful environment.
Environmental: Safe work environment and safety equipment.
Ethical: Not to be asked to do anything illegal, fair wage and conditions.
Why do people volunteer?
Passion
Enjoy the challenge
Want to gain experience or skills
What is the difference between work and employment in terms of rights and contracts?
Rights:
Work- No legal rights
Employment- Legal rightd
Contracts:
Work- No contract
Employment- Contract
Give an example of a semi-skilled profession.
Machine operator.
What are 2 examples of employee responsibilities?
Legal: Do a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay. Follow rules.
Social: Treat others with respect.
Environmental: Must follow environmental rules.
Ethical: Be honest and on time.
Give 4 rewards of self-employment.
Make all the decisions
Choose your own working hours
Keep all profits
Doing something you enjoy
How can people reduce unemployment in their country?
•Buy more Irish produced goods and thereby creating more jobs.
•Irish people could start their own business.
1- What is a probationary period?
2- List 4 other items that should be included in a contract of employment.
1. A trial period at the start of employment to see if the employee is suitable for the position.
2.
•Names
•Job title and description
•Dates
•Code of conduct
•Pay
•Conditions
What are 3 examples of employer rights?
Legal: Decide on business goals. Dismiss unsuitable staff.
Social: Expect employees to make an effort.
Environmental: Expect employees to follow regulations.
Ethical: Expect employees to be honest and reliable.
Shareholders
Board of Directors
Managing Director
Production/Finance Manager
What is an advantage and a disadvantage of a narrow organisational structure?
Advantage: Each director/manager has a smaller number of people to manage.
Disadvantage: Decisions will take a long time to be approved/executed.
What are 4 examples of employer responsibilities?
Legal: Pay a fair wage, give correct breaks and holidays, give contract.
Social: Treat employees with respect and provide support.
Environmental: Provide information on environmental rules.
Ethical: Provide training, allow workers to join a trade union.