3.3.1.2 Employers
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Lesson 3:
Ethical Issues
Employers
The development of non-discriminatory policies and protocols not only are stated in the Alberta Human Rights Commission but they are essential for employers to have work environments that are ethical and safe for their employees.
Many businesses have anti-bullying policies to protect their workers.
In addition to human rights issues, employers often face other ethical challenges. These are not always resolved easily, and they frequently raise more questions than answers. When a business is faced with choosing between making a larger profit or making a more ethical decision, the situation can be difficult and challenging.
Think about how government requests, political campaigns, foreign workers, and developing countries may be ethical challenges for employers. Then, click each box to consider decisions that must be made.
Although no real legislation requires it, most people hope that employees and employers behave towards each other in ways that are morally right. Things such as fair pay, no forced labour, no child labour, no violence in the workplace, and safe working conditions are ethical areas employers should consider as their responsibilities. Employees must look at proper treatment of resources, unwillingness to sabotage whistle blowing, honest work for fair pay, and loyalty to their organizations as some of their areas of ethical responsibility.