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Labour Relations

Labour relations concerns relationships between employers, workers and worker representatives, especially collective employment matters. It often overlaps with industrial relations.

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Example

An employer and union representatives discuss pay proposals and follow an agreed process for handling disputes about the collective agreement.

What to keep in mind

Local law determines rights and obligations around organisation, bargaining and industrial action. Maintain constructive communication without assuming an informal agreement can replace required procedures or protected rights.

Labour Relations

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