Industrial relations in New Zealand
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http://www.business.govt.nz/tools-and-templates/educational-resources/industrial-relations Become familiar with aspects of industrial relations from both the employer and employee points of view. Learn to understand the concepts involved in industrial relations including 'industrial action', 'union' and 'minimum employee rights'. Look into the law and legislation involved in industrial relations. Learn some of the country's legislation around employment law. Have students pick a law to research before reporting back on what it covers. Discuss what your rights are as an employer. Consider different workplace scenarios and possible courses of action. Discuss the consequences for not following employment law: time, cost, financial damage. Have students answer and discuss a number of unfair dismissal questions before clarifying the learning by asking if any of them know anyone dismissed from a job who took action against their employer. ** Resources: - www.business.govt.nz/tools-and-templates/educational-resources/industrial-relations/Industrial-Relations_Student-handout.doc - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/ - http://www.dol.govt.nz/workplace/determinations/ - www.business.govt.nz/tools-and-templates/educational-resources/industrial-relations/Industrial-Relations_Student-worksheet.doc - www.business.govt.nz/compliance/paye-and-employment-regulations/becoming-an-employer/the-employment-relations-act-for-employers
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Industrial Relations
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What is Industrial Relations?
Industrial relations is themanagement of therelationship betweenemployers and employees
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…Has a long history, with the first recorded strike taking place in ancient Egypt
Industrial action is now a common sight in most democratic countries
Industrial Action…
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Human Resources (HR)
Employees are commonly referred to as human resources
HR departments manage industrial relations in many firms
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Trade Unions
Unions support employee rights and help them negotiate for better pay and working conditions through collective bargaining
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Employer Associations
Such organisations support employers in negotiations, lobby governments on their behalf and provide training on issues such as health and safety
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Employment Law
New Zealand’s employee rights are defined in more than 40 laws
The most important and comprehensive is the Employment Relations Act 2000
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