Employees
Employees
Employees (pronunciation: /ɛmplɔɪˈiːz/) are individuals who work in service of an employer under an express or implied employment contract.
Etymology
The term 'employee' originates from the French word 'employé', which means 'used' or 'employed'. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century.
Definition
An employee is a person who is hired to provide services to a company on a regular basis in exchange for compensation and who does not provide these services as part of an independent business.
Related Terms
- Employer: An individual or organization that hires employees.
- Employment Contract: A legal agreement between an employer and an employee, outlining the terms and conditions of employment.
- Compensation: The total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee in return for work performed as required.
- Independent Contractor: A person or entity contracted to perform work for—or provide services to—another entity as a nonemployee.
Legal Aspects
In legal terms, an employee is an individual who has agreed, either in a written or implied contract, to work for a certain amount of time for an employer. In return, the employer provides compensation in the form of wages, salary, or other benefits.
Rights and Responsibilities
Employees have certain rights and responsibilities in the workplace, which are often outlined in the Employment Contract. These may include the right to a safe work environment, the responsibility to perform assigned tasks to the best of their ability, and the right to be free from discrimination and harassment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Employees
- Wikipedia's article - Employees
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