Industrial relations in New Zealand
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Industrial Relations
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What is Industrial Relations?
Industrial relations is themanagement of therelationship betweenemployers and employees
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…Has a long history, with the first recorded strike taking place in ancient Egypt
Industrial action is now a common sight in most democratic countries
Industrial Action…
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Human Resources (HR)
Employees are commonly referred to as human resources
HR departments manage industrial relations in many firms
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Trade Unions
Unions support employee rights and help them negotiate for better pay and working conditions through collective bargaining
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Employer Associations
Such organisations support employers in negotiations, lobby governments on their behalf and provide training on issues such as health and safety
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Employment Law
New Zealand’s employee rights are defined in more than 40 laws
The most important and comprehensive is the Employment Relations Act 2000
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