Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Industrial Relations

Does the following scenario sound familiar? You contact a consultant who is supposed to be competent in Industrial Relations to seek clarity on an issue so that you can make the best decision as a manager, supervisor, or officer, but the response you receive does not appear to be entirely accurate. You then seek a second opinion and receive an entirely different response, leaving you perplexed. If this has ever happened, this workshop is designed to tackle plaguing questions that have confounded managers, supervisors, and HR/IR practitioners. This programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools to deal with Industrial Relations issues.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Who is a worker? The Worker Test
• How long does it take for a custom or practice to be an “established practice”?
• How to change a bad practice in your department/organisation
• Probationers and discipline
• What is reasonableness?
• What is harsh and oppressive behaviour in industrial relations?
• Leave eligibility vs leave entitlement
• Words you should never say and actions you should never take in dealing with an employee
• What is light duty in respect of injury and maternity?
• How long can someone be placed in an acting position?
• What constitutes being overlooked for acting or promotion?
• How long can employees be laid off, with or without pay?
• What exactly is retrenchment, and how does the notice period actually work?

Date: Tuesday 29th, October 2024 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Cost (per person): $900.00 plus vat (ECA Members) | $1,260.00 plus vat (Non-Members)