WORKPLACE: POWER HUNGRY - by Wobis Isaac
This presentation is for people who are "power-hungry" before making any significant mistakes or stepping on people's toes, knowingly or unknowingly. Before acting abnormally, taking orders (an authoritative command or instruction) from your superior or anyone, or violating anyone's human rights. You must study the law and be aware that there is a law that governs everyone - and that the penalties for any violations are severe.
There is no such thing as legal illiteracy (ignorance of the law is no excuse) i.e., you can’t defend your actions by arguing you didn’t know they were illegal, even if you honestly did not realize you were breaking the law.
Under every country's legal system, people are expected to know what the law says. But this doesn’t mean we all have to be legal experts. Not even lawyers know all the law.
Do not violate anyone's rights. If anyone attempts to intimidate or harass you, remain calm and take careful notes of the incident. There is no point in abusing people simply because you are in a position of power. Though many people are unaware of their rights due to their exposure or experience, others are aware but choose to ignore - for one reason or another. Even when people have good intentions, they sometimes break the law because they don’t realize they are doing something illegal. To get information about the law, there are several things you can do: ccontact a lawyer or notary, consult legal information websites e.t.c
In this brief description, I will use Sweden as a case study - referencing the "Arbetsmiljöverket" website - in order to discuss workplace crime, prosecutions, fines, and penalties.
WORKPLACE CRIME
When companies or organizations deliberately break various kinds of rules in working life, it is called "workplace crime." It could be that they break rules in the working environment etc
Workplace crime leads to:
- people are exploited
- companies cannot compete on equal terms
- tax money goes to companies that are not entitled to it.
FINES, PENALTIES AND PENALTY CHARGES
Ignoring the work environment can be expensive - you as an employer, can receive penalty fees of up to SEK 1 million if you break work environment rules.
INDICTMENT
Any violation of regulations at the workplace/society, including those related to labelling or product information, testing and control, or requirements related to permits, approvals, or other evidence of compliance with applicable standards for technical devices, is directly punishable and must be reported to prosecutors for review.
If an organisation violates any regulations at work. The same applies to anyone who hands over a product for use or who exhibits a product for sale. Such a ban is usually accompanied by a fine.
PENALTY FEE AND FINE: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
A penalty fee is a fee, while a fine is a punishment you are sentenced to in court. Violating a provision that is punishable by a fine is considered a criminal act. As a result, such a workplace case is handled by the police, who then refer it to the prosecutor and court.
FINES - FOR WHICH PROVISIONS?
You as an employer can still be fined if you provide incorrect information, remove a protective device or if you breach your obligation to report accidents and serious incidents to us. Fines as a penalty also remain for certain/specific regulations on minors.
You can find out more about what workplace crime is and how it affects people, companies, and society on the Arbetsmiljöverket website: www.av.se
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