Wrc- Workplace Relations Commission

Question 1

What is the WRC?

Answer 1

The WRC is an independant body that provides a range of industrial relations services to employers of employees.

Question 2

Information

Answer 2

The WRC provides information on employment law and instrustrial relations to employers and employees through its website.

Question 3

Advisory Service

Answer 3

The advisory service works with businesses to build and maintain postitive industrial relations in the workplace.

Question 4

Conciliation

Answer 4

An independant conciliator hears the dispute and helps both parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Question 5

Mediation

Answer 5

The mediation officer tries to get both parties to reach a mutually acceptable solution to their dispute.

Question 6

Adjudication Service

Answer 6

Adjudication officers investigates cases when mediation has been unsuccessful. They hear both sides of the dispute and make a decision on how the case should be solved.

Question 7

Codes of practice

Answer 7

The WRC formulates codes of practice, which are written rules that define how people or organisations must act in particular situations.