Lecture 3

Question 1

Labour Law

Answer 1

Mediates relationship between workers, employing entities, tade unions and the govt

Question 2

Collective Labour Law

Answer 2

relates to triune relationship between employee, employer and union

Question 3

Labour Relations Department of Ministry of Labour and Social Securuty responsible for:

Answer 3

maintenance of industrial harmony

done through

• Conciliation
  -Industrial Disputes Tribunal
  Minimum wage advisory committee
  International Labour Information

Question 4

International labour organization

Answer 4

• ## Jmaica has been a member since 1962

Question 5

Labour Laws divide into 3

Answer 5

Employment Law
Industrial Relations Law
Industrial Safety Law

Question 6

Employment Law based largely on

Answer 6

Concept of Contract of Employment
- Law- Employment (Termination and Redundancy) Payments Act 1974- covers separation payment whenever an employee is being made redundant/terminated

Britain’s law involves protection rights against discrimination, unfair dismissal etc.

Question 7

Industrial relations law is characterised by the principle of:

Answer 7

Voluntarism

• Trade union Act 1919(amended 1938), Labour Relarions & Industrial Disputes Act 1975

gives framework for labour union recognition and industrial dispute resolution and other activities

Question 8

Industrial safety Law

Answer 8

• Factories ACT 1943- for workers in manufacturing
• No comprehensive lae in Jamaica
  -Britain has the Safety at work Act- 1974

-OSHA in place

Question 9

Three purposes of labour laws

Answer 9

 Protective Legislations
 Auxiliary Legislations and
 Restrictive Legislations.

Question 10

Protective Legislations Primary purpose to protect the workers against

Answer 10

unfair treatment, examples;

Minimum Wage Act

 Factory Act (Occupational Safety and Health Act)

Equal Pay (for Men and Women) Act

Maternity Leave Act

 Employment (Termination and Redundancy)
Payments Act

Question 11

Auxiliary Legislations

Answer 11

-Auxiliary legislation is intended to support the
establishment of collective bargaining.

Trade Union Act 1919-

LRIDA- registration in 30 days of formation, perosns over 16 (though 16-18 cannot hold positoin)

Filing of statememnts- By treasurer before or on Aug 1 of each year
Peaceful picketing

Prohibition of certain practices- intimidation, hiding tools, lock outs

Question 12

Restrictive Legislation

Answer 12

• imit the
  scope of their activity, particularly as it
  relates to the disruptive impact of industrial
  action, example LRIDA