IR-NIJ

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industrial relations

//–noun//

1. the dealings or relations of an industrial concern with its employees, with labor in general, with the public, etc.

2. the administration of such relations, esp. to maintain goodwill for an industrial concern.


 * Also known as //Workplace relations//:**
 * This is outlined in the Workplace relations act 1996**
 * -a simplified version of the traditional awards system**
 * -a system of workplace contracts called Australian workplace agreements**
 * -A reduction in the role of the Industrial relations commission**
 * -Restrictions on union activity and encouragement of non-union bargaining agents**


 * Industrial relations=the big picture**
 * Employee relations=the smaller picture**

employee relations

This includes the influences that takes place between workers and employers about working conditions. This also involves conflict and the need for methods to resolve this dispute. In June 2008 the government released the final draft of it's 'legal safety net' which includes the minimum working conditions and is a part of the new legislation. The draft contained ten //employment standards:// Union: A group of people dedicated to working families providing they get the right pay,conditions, safey and respect they deserve. (Australian workers union). Legislation: Law Redundancy: When a person is 'fired'. Not needed at the organisation anymore. Jury service: When individuals are called up at random to be present in a criminal court case to listen to evidence and assest a final decision. Act: A Law that passes through parliament. Awards: Set out in a workplace to establish a set of minimum working conditions in an organisation.
 * New Legislation-//Fair work Australia//**
 * Maximum 38 hours work a week, subject to negotiation
 * Public holidays protected, depending on work
 * Four weeks paid annual leave
 * Ten days paid personal or carer leave
 * A year of unpaid parental leave
 * Extension of redundancy pay
 * Long-service leave
 * Up to ten days paid leave for jury service and community service
 * Right to ask for flexible work
 * A statement on workplace rights
 * GLOSSARY **