Fair Treatment of Workers

10 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Fair Treatment of Workers, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following shows fair treatment of a worker?

   A. Making the worker do dangerous tasks without help

   B. Refusing the worker rest

   C. Paying the agreed wage in full and on time

   D. Insulting the worker

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The Prophet (SAW) said, "Give the worker his wages before his sweat dries." This teaches employers to:

   A. delay payment for months

   B. reduce agreed wages

   C. pay workers promptly

   D. refuse to pay at all

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A house helper is promised 5,000 shillings but is paid only 3,000 shillings without reason. Islam describes this as:

   A. a fair business decision

   B. a form of charity

   C. the right of the employer

   D. injustice against the worker

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4. Question 4

   6 marks

   State three rights that a worker has over his or her employer in Islam.

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain two consequences that an employer faces (in this life or the Hereafter) for mistreating workers.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 2 marks each for any two: Allah's displeasure and punishment in the Hereafter; the oppressed worker's dua against him; loss of barakah in wealth/business; poor reputation; workers leaving or being unproductive; social conflict.

6. Question 6

   6 marks

   State three ways an employer can treat his or her workers fairly according to Islamic teaching.

   (6 marks)

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   Award 2 marks each for any three: pay wages promptly and in full; not overburden with heavy tasks; provide rest and reasonable working hours; treat them kindly/with respect; provide safe working conditions; keep agreements; not insult or oppress them.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   According to Islam, an employer should treat those who work for him or her with:

   A. suspicion

   B. contempt

   C. harshness

   D. kindness and respect

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   A worker completes his job well but the employer delays paying him for many weeks.

   (a) Identify the Islamic teaching being broken.

   (b) State what the employer should do.

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   A farmer makes his workers carry loads that are far too heavy for them. According to Islam, this is:

   A. required, to make them stronger

   B. right, because he pays them

   C. wrong, because workers should not be over-burdened

   D. allowed, because he owns the farm

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    If a worker is given a task, the employer should also provide:

    A. only threats

    B. reasonable working conditions and rest

    C. no food or water

    D. impossible deadlines

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