1. Industrial Relations

2. What is Industrial Relations? Industrial relations is the management of the relationship between employers and employees

3. Industrial Action… …Has a long history, with the first recorded strike taking place in ancient Egypt Industrial action is now a common sight in most democratic countries

4. Human Resources (HR) Employees are commonly referred to as human resources HR departments manage industrial relations in many firms

5. Trade Unions Unions support employee rights and help them negotiate for better pay and working conditions through collective bargaining

6. Employer Associations Such organisations support employers in negotiations, lobby governments on their behalf and provide training on issues such as health and safety

7. Employment Law New Zealand’s employee rights are defined in more than 40 laws The most important and comprehensive is the Employment Relations Act 2000

8. Business.govt.nz provides free access to a wide range of resources, including tools and interactive content. It acts as a gateway to government and private sector business information, news and services. Next steps: Workplace regulations Health and safety reporting Minimum employment rights Paying staff Holidays and entitlements Keeping employee records Find out more with Business.govt.nz: