2J Participants in the workplace

Question 1

The role of human resource managers

Answer 1

Individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and management within the business.

• recruit, hire , train and terminate employees.
• Negotiate with employees and their representatives
• act as a mediating party
• Ensure that minimum legal requirement are met.

Question 2

The role of employees

Answer 2

• Follow and understand workplace safety procedures
• Complete tasks with proper diligence and care
• obey terms in their contract
• not misuse confidential information
• Report illegal or unethical behaviour

Question 3

The role of employer associations

Answer 3

Advisory bodies who assist employers in understanding and upholding legal business obligations

• share information
• Provide advice
• Represent employers during negotiations with employees.
• provide support

Question 4

Role of unions

Answer 4

organisations composed of individuals who represent and speak on behalf of employees in a particular industry to protect and improve their wages and working conditions.

• represent and negotiate on behalf of employees.
• seek better wages and working conditions
• protect job security and integrity of employee contracts.

Question 5

Role of fair work commission

Answer 5

Australia’s independent workplace relations tribunal and has a range of responsibilities outlined by the fair work act.

• set a national minimum standards
• establish awards
• Approving and monitoring enterprise agreements
• act as a arbitrator
• respond to serious workplace issues.