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Business test
Resolving industrial disputes
Question | Answer |
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Causes of industrial disputes | Pay Working conditions Redundancy New technology Demarcation issues Trade union recognition Unfair dismissal Discrimination |
Trade unions | An organised that aims to protect and improve the pay and working conditions of its members. An employee can join a trade union by paying a yearly subscription |
WRC | An indépendant body that provides a range of industrial relations services to employees and employers |
Employment equality act | Outlines discrimination in the workplace to temporary, part-time and full time staff. It also applies to areas of employment such as pay and promotion |
Why was the Unfair dismissal act introduced? | To protect employees from being dismissed from the workplace for unfair reasons. It refers to employees with 1 year + continuous employment with the same employer |
Impact of industrial disputes | |
Procedures relating to industrial disputes | |
What authority did the employment act set up? | The equality authority |
What does the equality authority do? | Ensures businesses treat their workers with respect and decides whether discrimination can be examined |
Functions of the Employment equality Act | Monitor the operation of employment legislation Assists people with complaints Advises employers and employees of their legal rights with regards to discrimination |
Discrimination | The treatment of one person in a less favourable way than another person is, has or would be treated |
What can a WRC Adjudication officer order if discrimination is found? | Equal pay arrears to be paid up to maximum of three years pay Equal treatment and compensation up to a maximum of two years pay be given Certain actions should be taken to avoid discrimination in the future |
Reasons for unfair dismissal | Going on strike Religious beliefs Trade union membership Membership of the travelling community Pregnancy Suing your employer |
Reasons for fair dismissal | Misconduct (bullying) Qualifications ((failure to achieve further necessary qualifications) Incompetence (constantly unable to meet set performance standards) Redundancy |
Procedure for dismissal | Counselling Verbal warning Written warnings Suspension Dismissal |
Redress for unfair dismissal | Reinstatement Re-engagement Compensation |
Constructive dismissal | When an employee is forced to leave their job due to the employer’s behaviour and attitude towards them |
WRC actions | Information Advisory service (helps build /maintain positive relations) Conciliation Mediation Adjudication service Codes of practice |
Evaluation of WRC | Not usually legally binding A rights Commissioner resolves conflict between employees and employers Hold a private hearing to recommend ways to solve conflict |