employer

An employer has a duty to provide work for an employee, or where there is no work available, the payment of their wages or salary may suffice. An employer must also provide pay slips which list payments, deductions (including tax) and the net salary. The employer must indemnify the employee for their acts and omissions (see vicarious liability) and take reasonable measures to ensure the health and safety of the employee.

Usage: The employer hired three new employees.

Related Words: employment; contract; grievance procedure; disciplinary rules; disciplinary procedure; contract of service; contract for services; unfair dismissal; vicarious liability.

Useful Material:

1. Briefing Note - Employer's Liability for Conduct of Employees - Harassment
2. In Brief - Employment Law - Spring 2006
3. Enforceability of Compromise Agreements in Employment Disputes