4.5 & 4.6 & 4.7

Question 1

Dismissal

Answer 1

Occurs when the behaviour of an employee is unacceptable and a business terminates their employment.

Question 2

Unfair dismissal

Answer 2

Is when an employee is dismissed because the employer has discriminated against them in some way, such as firing someone because she is pregnant.

Question 3

Trade unions

Answer 3

Are organisations formed by employees in an industry, trade or occupation to represent them in efforts to improve wages and the working conditions of their members

Question 4

Employer associations

Answer 4

Are organisations that represent and assist employer groups.

Question 5

Log of claims

Answer 5

Is a list of demands made by workers (often through their union) against their employers. These demands cover specific wages and conditions. Employers may also serve a counter-log of claims on the union.