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2.1.2 Employment contracts and legal controls over employment issues (1 questions)
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Advantages for Employees:
- Increased Job Security: Employees have greater protection against being dismissed without fair cause, reducing job insecurity.
- Fairer Treatment: Legislation ensures employers follow fair procedures when dismissing employees, reducing the risk of unfair dismissal.
- Improved Working Conditions: The threat of unfair dismissal can encourage employers to maintain good working conditions and address employee concerns.
- Reduced Discrimination: Laws often include protections against discriminatory dismissal based on factors like age, gender, or race.
Disadvantages for Employers:
- Increased Costs: Employers may face higher costs associated with legal proceedings if unfair dismissal claims are made.
- Reduced Flexibility: It can be more difficult for employers to dismiss underperforming employees, potentially impacting productivity.
- Administrative Burden: Employers need to implement and adhere to complex dismissal procedures, creating an administrative burden.
- Potential for Legal Challenges: Even with careful procedures, employers may still face legal challenges from disgruntled employees.
Advantages for Employers:
- Clearer Guidelines: Legislation provides clear guidelines on what constitutes fair dismissal, reducing ambiguity.
- Reduced Risk of Lawsuits: Adhering to the law reduces the risk of costly and damaging lawsuits.
Disadvantages for Employers:
- Reduced ability to quickly address poor performance.