Worker’s rights refer to the legal, social, and ethical principles that protect the interests and well-being of employees in the workplace. These rights encompass a range of entitlements, including fair wages, safe working conditions, the right to organize and join unions, protection from discrimination and harassment, reasonable working hours, and access to benefits such as health care and leave. They are designed to ensure that workers are treated with dignity and respect and that they have a voice in their working environment. Worker’s rights are often enshrined in labor laws and regulations at local, national, and international levels, and advocacy for these rights aims to address power imbalances between employers and employees, promote equity, and foster better labor standards.
Home health care workers in Connecticut have witnessed a positive shift in their payroll experience, following a recent transition to a new payroll contractor, GT Independence. With the shift, workers…