http://www.business.govt.nz/tools-and-templates/educational-resources/industrial-relations Become familiar with aspects of industrial relations from both the employer and employee points of view. Learn to understand the concepts involved in industrial relations including 'industrial action', 'union' and 'minimum employee rights'. Look into the law and legislation involved in industrial relations. Learn some of the country's legislation around employment law. Have students pick a law to research before reporting back on what it covers. Discuss what your rights are as an employer. Consider different workplace scenarios and possible courses of action. Discuss the consequences for not following employment law: time, cost, financial damage. Have students answer and discuss a number of unfair dismissal questions before clarifying the learning by asking if any of them know anyone dismissed from a job who took action against their employer. ** Resources: - www.business.govt.nz/tools-and-templates/educational-resources/industrial-relations/Industrial-Relations_Student-handout.doc - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/ - http://www.dol.govt.nz/workplace/determinations/ - www.business.govt.nz/tools-and-templates/educational-resources/industrial-relations/Industrial-Relations_Student-worksheet.doc - www.business.govt.nz/compliance/paye-and-employment-regulations/becoming-an-employer/the-employment-relations-act-for-employers

1. Industrial Relations

2. What is Industrial Relations?
Industrial relations is the
management of the
relationship between
employers and employees
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3. Industrial Action…
…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
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4. Human Resources (HR)
Employees are commonly
referred to as human
resources
HR departments manage
industrial relations in many
firms
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5. Trade Unions
Unions support
employee rights and
help them negotiate for
better pay and working
conditions through
collective bargaining
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6. 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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7. 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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8. Find Out More
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