Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace
Social Education · 5th Year · Transition to Adult and Working Life · 3.º Período

Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace

Students learn about employment legislation in Ireland, focusing on the rights of young workers, minimum wage, and working hours. They also explore the responsibilities employees have towards their employers.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLCA Social Education, Module 3, Unit 1, LO 1LCA Social Education, Module 3, Unit 1, LO 3

About This Topic

Students learn about employment legislation in Ireland, focusing on the rights of young workers, minimum wage, and working hours. They also explore the responsibilities employees have towards their employers.

Key Questions

  1. What are your legal rights as a young worker in Ireland?
  2. What responsibilities do you have when you accept a job?
  3. How do trade unions protect workers' rights?

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