Employees should be:

n          recruited and treated fairly, equally and with respect, without prejudice or discrimination;

n          employed in compliance with the provisions of labour legislation as updated from time to time – as a minimum;

n          clearly informed of the employer’s expectations of them and be appropriately trained;

n          paid in accordance with the agreed terms of employment and having regard to their performance and contribution to the employer;

n          assured that employers will make every effort to ensure the viability of their business so as to provide greater continuity of employment;

n          provided with the tools and safety systems and environment that are necessary for them to carry out their work safely and efficiently;

n          kept informed of strategies to develop their careers and that this is a joint responsibility between the employer and employee;

n          informed that their employers respect their right to enjoy their life outside the workplace and to contribute to the community at large.

The Federation strongly believes that attitudes towards employees derive from the Chief Executive Officer and his or her senior management team. How they behave and the day-to-day decisions they take affect the attitudes of managers and supervisors at every level in the organisation.