Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Veto right

Also called: blocking right

ELI5

Authority to block a proposed action.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about veto right against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Veto right” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.