Legal and ethical considerations
There is a range of legislation at both national and state level that impacts on the way workplaces operate. Laws define the way that employers must carry out their activities – many of these laws are directly beneficial to the organisation, its employees, clients and customers.
Working in a safe, healthy environment benefits both management and employees as absenteeism is less and quality of working and home life for everyone is improved. Equal employment legislation and anti-discrimination laws ensure that everyone gets a fair chance to be employed and to work free of harassment and intimidation.
