Industrial relations is the human resources discipline most often associated with matters involving union workers. In some circles, it is also referred to as labor-management relations and labor ...

Union organizing, collective bargaining and strikes are prime examples of industrial relations at work, because they are three actions that involve active participation of both organized labor and ...

The government has yet to notify final rules for the remaining two labour codes – the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

The story so far: Three Codes on labour law were passed by Parliament this week, amid strident criticism and vociferous protests by many trade unions. Hailed by industry as a much-needed reform and ...

Industrial relations experts have urged HR professionals to rebuild their industrial relations skills and invest in long-term relationships with trade unions. During a panel discussion at this week’s ...

A storm of controversy is brewing over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy, NIRP, 2025 as organised labour and employers take sharply different positions on its intent and potential ...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton this week said a Coalition government will not repeal Same Job Same Pay laws if elected. Coalition frontbenchers have previously been vocal in their opposition to the ...

The recently enacted Industrial Relations Code, 2020 introduces a provision which says that if an existing trade union has a membership of at least 51% of workers, it becomes the sole bargaining agent ...

Industrial relations is a multidisciplinary field that studies the employment relationship. Industrial relations is increasingly being called employment relations or employee relations because of the ...