Week 3 - Industrial Relations Flashcards
What is the framework of industrial relations ?
The peaceful resolution of conflict in the workplace.
What are the 5 parts of the industrial relations framework?
- legislation
- institutions
- participants
- processes
- instruments
What is included in the legislation portion of the IR framework? (2)
The fair work act & The minimum wage
What are the National Employment standards? (NES) (10)
- max hours of work
- flexible working arrangements
- parental leave
- annual leave
- personal/carers leave
- community service leave
- long service leave
- public holiday work
- notice of termination / redundancy
- Fair work info statement
What are the 3 main institutions in the IR framework ?
- Fair Work Commission
- Fair work Ombudsman
- federal court
Who are the participants in the IR framework?
Trade Unions and employer groups.
What are the processes in the IR Framework? (3)
- collective bargaining
- enterprise bargaining
- good faith bargaining
What are the instruments used in the IR Framework?
Modern Awards & Enterprise Agreements
What is collective bargaining ?
negotiation between unions & employers to resolve conflict of T&C’s of employment.
What is Good Faith Bargaining ?
A bargaining process where both parties enter in to participate in a genuine way.
