Introduction Flashcards
Industrial Relations
The study of employment in union and non-union organizations
Labour Relations
All aspects of the union-management relationship including the establishment of union bargaining rights, the negotiation process and the administration of a collective agreement
Collective Bargaining
the entire relationship between a union and the employer, including the administration of a collective agreement
Human Resources Management
A set of interrelated activities designed to plan human resources needs and attracts, selects, and maintains an organization’s employees
Employee Relations
Encompasses activities and processes aimed at maintaining a productive workplace while meeting the needs of employees
Common Law
Refers to the rules of law that originate from the decisions of judges
Reasonable Notice
The notice period employers are required to provide to employees on the basis of factors including age, position, and length of service
Constructive Dismissal
A rule of law providing that fundamental changes made by a non-union employer to the terms of employment are equivalent to a dismissal
Economic Environment
The economy of the nation and the competitive position of a firm in a particular industry
Technological Environment
Refers to the developments in knowledge that lead to new products and services and changes in methods of production
Social Environment
Refers to values and beliefs of Canadians relating to work, unions and employers
Political Environment
The Canadian political system and its effect on labour relations
Legal Environment
The law that affects employees, unions and employers
