Workplace relations

Who are the three key workplace relations participants in the internal environment?

• Employers, employer association, human resource managers

• Employers, employees, human resource managers

• Employees, trade unions, Fair Work Commission

• None of the above

Negotiating employment agreements with employees and their representatives is the role of

• Human resource managers

• Employers

• Employees

• Fair Work Commission

Employees nowadays demand a __________ involvement in decision-making process.

• less

• greater

The human resource managers need to ___________ in order successfully negotiate employment agreements.

• Be aware of all relevant awards and legal requirements

• Ensure all relevant information is available to employee representative

• Require employees to not say anything

• Consult widely

________________ are organisations that represent and assist employer groups.

______________ are organisations formed by employees in an industry, trade or occupation to represent them in efforts to improve wages and the working conditions of their members.

Three types of employer associations are:

• Industry association

• Professional associations

• Broad-based or peak bodies

• Industry-specific trade unions

The Australia's national workplace relations tribunal or industrial court is called:

The role of Fair Work Ombudsman is to

• hear matters arising under federal workplace relations laws

• ensure that all workplaces are in compliance with Australian workplace laws

• promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations

Would you consider joining a trade union in the future? Why?