Rights Perception in case Termination of Employment under the Labour Protection Act of Employee in the Place of Business UdonThani Province

Abstract

This research article uses quantitative research aimed to study the perception of termination rights under the Labor Protection Act of employees in business establishments and to compare the perception of termination rights under the Labor Protection Act of employees in business establishments in Udon Thani Province. The research classifies respondents by gender, age, educational level, marital status, income, work experience, previous experience of being laid off, interest in employee rights under the Labor Protection Act, size of the workplace, and the channels through which employees receive information regarding dismissal rights. The sample consisted of 400 employees working in various establishments. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was used as the research instrument. The reliability of the questionnaire, verified using Cronbach’s alpha, was 0.969. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The research findings revealed that overall, the perception of employees in business establishments regarding their rights in cases of termination of employment under the Labor Protection Act was at a low level. When comparing levels of perception regarding their right in cases of termination, it was found that experience of termination and channels through which employees received information regarding their rights significantly influenced their perception. Employees with different experiences of termination and different information sources exhibited significantly different levels of rights perception, which supports the research hypothesis. These findings highlight the necessity of enhancing knowledge dissemination and providing comprehensive information regarding labor rights to ensure that employees are well-informed and capable of protecting their rights appropriately.