Methods of resolving disputes

Question 1

Non- legislative Methods

Answer 1

The employer and employees involved in industrial relations conflict should first try to resolve the dispute in a non-legislative manner.

Question 2

Order of Non-Legislative methods of solving diputes

Answer 2

1. Meeting and Talking
2. Negotiation
3. Conciliation
4. Mediation
5. Arbitration

Question 3

1. Meeting and talking

Answer 3

A meeting is arranged between the employer and employees. They discuss the issue and try to resolve the problem.

Question 4

2. Negotiation

Answer 4

Both parties meet and bargain with each other. They make offers and counter offers until a compromise is reached that is acceptable to both sides.

Question 5

3. Conciliation

Answer 5

The dispute is referred to an independant conciliator who listens to both sides of the dispute. Tries to get both sides to come to an agreed solution.

Question 6

4. Mediation

Answer 6

An independant mediator hears both sides of the dispute and outlines how they think the problem should be resolved. Mediation encourages them to solve the dispute together.

Question 7

5. Arbitration

Answer 7

An independant aribtrator listens to both parties in the dispute and makes a decision on how the problem should be resolved.

Question 8

Legislative Methods of Resolving disputes

Answer 8

1. Indutrial Relations Act 1990
2. Workplace Relations Commission
3. Labour Court
4. Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015
5. Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015