Employment Legislation 3

Question 1

Industrial relations

Answer 1

The relationship between employer and employees in an organisation

Question 2

Benefits of good industrial relations

Answer 2

• employee morale and productivity increase - put in greater effort for the business
• staff turnover and absenteeism decrease
• delegating decision making - increase intrapreneurship

Question 3

Trade dispute

Answer 3

Any dispute between employers and workers

Question 4

Factors in trade dispute

Answer 4

1. Pay claims
2. Disputes over working conditions/ hours/ duties
3. Redundancies or unfair dismissals

Question 5

The most common pay claims

Answer 5

-cost of living claim ~ workers request a pay rise when cost of living increases
~comparability claim ~ workers seek comparable pay to workers doing a similar job in a different business

Question 6

Trade union

Answer 6

An organisation set up to protect the rights and interests of the workers it represents e.g SIPTU, INMO

Question 7

Trade unions can…

Answer 7

1.inform members of their rights in the workplace
2. Advise and represent union members in a dispute with their employer
3. Negotiate with employers and the government for better pay and conditions.
4. Raise awareness of employees concerns by informing public and the media

Question 8

Irish congress of trade unions

Answer 8

An umbrella organisation of over 40 trade unions on the island of Ireland representing some 800000 working people

Question 9

Shop steward

Answer 9

Trade union members in the same workplace can elect a spokesperson who will represent them in dealings with their employer