14. WORKING CONDITIONS

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14. WORKING CONDITIONS

What working conditions are ?

•          It refers to the working environment and to the non-pay aspects of an employee’s. It covers such matters as the organization of work and work activities; training, skills and employability; health, safety and well-being; and working time and work-life balance. 

•          Working hours and holidays are now subject to a raft of legislation aimed at making sure that workers get a reasonable work-life balance that will reduce stress and increase performance. Working hours are restricted to minimum levels although there are some exceptions and loopholes. There are a number of different types of leave as well; annual holiday allowances, compassionate leave, maternity and parental leave to name just a few. 

•          Health and safety in the workplace is an area that has some of the strongest rules that embody workers' rights in law. The Working Conditions category looks at rules and regulations surrounding health and safety and also at family commitments, pay issues, employment contracts and much more.