CHCCS400CWork Within A Relevant Legal And Ethical Frame
Work within a relevant legal and ethical frame
Assessment activity 1
1. Why is it necessary for employees to demonstrate, in all the work they undertake, an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the work role?
It is necessary for employees to demonstrate; in all work they undertake an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the work role to support quality care. By ensuring that employees understand the legal responsibilities and obligations applicable to the workplace it becomes possible to set standards to which employees must adhere to. Key Performance Indicators should be set and agreed upon with employees so that all workers are aware of the standards expected to be performed. As a result, employees should be able to demonstrate in all work they undertake, an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations relevant to the organisation and to their individual work roles.
2. What are some of the areas, in community service organisations, on which legislation, regulations and statutes might impact?
Community service organisations and their employees will need to comply with legislation, regulations and statutory requirements relevant to
The prevention of discrimination
Anti-harassment
Privacy (national privacy legislation and principles)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Freedom of information
Access and equality
Social justice
Mandatory notification
Work health and safety
Early childhood education and care
3. For what reasons are laws, regulations and statutes important?
Laws, regulation and statues are important because they provide employees with details information regarding company procedures and how they contribute to legislative compliance. It also promotes a workplace culture in which compliance with legislation is a high priority. It provides staff with immediate information about changes to legislation and how the changes effect there work. It provides a forum for employees to ask questions
Assessment activity 1
1. Why is it necessary for employees to demonstrate, in all the work they undertake, an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the work role?
It is necessary for employees to demonstrate; in all work they undertake an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the work role to support quality care. By ensuring that employees understand the legal responsibilities and obligations applicable to the workplace it becomes possible to set standards to which employees must adhere to. Key Performance Indicators should be set and agreed upon with employees so that all workers are aware of the standards expected to be performed. As a result, employees should be able to demonstrate in all work they undertake, an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations relevant to the organisation and to their individual work roles.
2. What are some of the areas, in community service organisations, on which legislation, regulations and statutes might impact?
Community service organisations and their employees will need to comply with legislation, regulations and statutory requirements relevant to
The prevention of discrimination
Anti-harassment
Privacy (national privacy legislation and principles)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Freedom of information
Access and equality
Social justice
Mandatory notification
Work health and safety
Early childhood education and care
3. For what reasons are laws, regulations and statutes important?
Laws, regulation and statues are important because they provide employees with details information regarding company procedures and how they contribute to legislative compliance. It also promotes a workplace culture in which compliance with legislation is a high priority. It provides staff with immediate information about changes to legislation and how the changes effect there work. It provides a forum for employees to ask questions