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What are the 3 basic rights of the worker?
You have three basic rights: the right to refuse dangerous work and know that you’re protected from reprisal. the right to know about workplace hazards and have access to basic health and safety information. the right to participate in health and safety discussions and health and safety committees.
Can employers discriminate based on location?
“The short answer is yes, employers can discriminate against you based on where you live. In fact, she said many government employers require that employees live within the boundaries of a city or county.
What qualifies as a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s actions, feelings, and behaviors can lead to them hurting themselves or others, and/or put them at risk of being unable to care for themselves or function in the community in a healthy manner.
What are three mental health diagnoses most commonly associated with crisis?
The most common mental illness diagnoses include depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders, but there are many others. Regardless of the diagnosis, symptoms can be similar and can overlap, especially in times of crisis.
Do workers have the right to refuse work?
Workers have the right to refuse dangerous work and are protected from reprisal for exercising this right. Employers cannot take or threaten disciplinary action against a worker for exercising their rights and duties under the legislation.
Can employer dictate where you live?
The simple answer to these questions is yes, your employer can making hiring and firing decisions based on where you live. As long as an employer’s reason for firing or not hiring you does not fall into a protected category, they have a right to let you go.
Is mental health considered as emergency?
A mental health emergency is a life threatening situation in which an individual is imminently threatening harm to self or others, severely disorientated or out of touch with reality, has a severe inability to function, or is otherwise distraught and out of control.
What is unsuitable work?
Definition. Work may be unsuitable for a job seeker if it: involves skills, experience or qualifications that the person does not have, and appropriate training will not be provided by the employer. may aggravate a pre-existing illness, disability (1.1.D.160) or injury and medical evidence has been provided.