Workers' rights refer to legal protections and entitlements granted to employees regarding fair wages, safe working conditions, reasonable hours of work, collective bargaining rights for unions or labor organizations, and other aspects related to their well-being within a workplace setting.
Related terms
Labor Union: An organization formed by workers with similar interests who come together to collectively negotiate with employers for better wages, benefits, working conditions etc.
Collective Bargaining: The process through which representatives from management (employers) and labor unions negotiate terms of employment, such as wages, working hours, and benefits.
Strike: A collective action by workers who stop work to protest against unfair treatment or unsatisfactory working conditions.