Use Times New Roman, font 12, space 1.5 Reference your work Work should be done in groups of 10 students Submission date 19th March 2024 Assignment 1. Discuss the obligations/duties and rights of Employers and Employees 2. Discuss 4 core conventions of the International Labour Organisation Response: 1. Four Core Conventions of the International Labour Organization : 1. Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize (Convention No. 87): - This convention establishes the fundamental rights of workers and employers to form and join organizations of their choosing, without fear of interference or reprisal. - Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions. 2. Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining (Convention No. 98): - This convention complements Convention No. 87 by ensuring that workers and employers can engage in collective bargaining to negotiate fair terms and conditions of employment. - Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions. 3. Forced Labour Convention (Convention No. 29): - This convention prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor and requires member states to take effective measures to prevent and eliminate such practices. - Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions. 4. Minimum Age Convention (Convention No. 138): - This convention sets the minimum age for employment and aims to eradicate child labor by establishing appropriate regulations and enforcement mechanisms. - Reference: International Labour Organization. (2019). ILO Fundamental Conventions. 2. Duties and Rights of Employers and Employees: Duties of Employers: 1. Provision of a Safe Working Environment: Employers are obligated to provide a safe workplace free from hazards and risks to the health and safety of employees (Holland et al., 2018). 2. Ensuring Fair Compensation: Employers must ensure fair compensation for employees, including wages, benefits, and overtime pay, in compliance with labor laws and regulations (Dessler, 2020). 3. Respect for Rights: Employers should respect the rights of employees, including non- discrimination, privacy, and freedom of association (Stone, 2020). 4. Adherence to the Labor Laws: Employers must adhere to all relevant labor laws and regulations governing employment practices, working hours, and employment contracts (Dessler, 2020). Rights of Employees: 1. Right to Safe Workplace:Employees have the right to work in an environment that is safe and free from harm to their health and well-being (Holland et al., 2018). 2. Right to Fair Treatment:Employees are entitled to fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions (Stone, 2020). 3. Right to Fair Compensation:Employees have the right to receive fair compensation for their work, including wages, benefits, and other forms of remuneration (Dessler, 2020). 4. Right to Privacy: Employees have the right to privacy in the workplace, including protection of personal information and confidentiality of communications (Stone, 2020). References: - Dessler, G. (2020). Human Resource Management. Pearson. - Holland, P., Sheehan, C., & De Cieri, H. (2018). Managing Human Resources. Cengage Learning. - Stone, R. J. (2020). Human Resource Management. John Wiley & Sons.