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Workplace Relations Act 2015 - Coggle Diagram
Workplace Relations Act 2015
What is it?
The Workplace Relations Act 2015 saw the existing 5 employment right bodies merged into two. They are: The Workplace Relations Commission deals with all cases at first instance. The Labour with all cases on appeal.
Workplace Relations Commission:
The WRC provides the following services:
Advisory: The WRC's advisory promotes good practice in the workplace by assisting and advising businesses on effective industrial relations practices and procedures.
Conciliation: An impartial third party helps parties come to an agreement on their industrial relations dispute.
Mediation: WRC mediation aims to resolve complaints or disputes between parties at an early stage without adjudication.
Adjudication: The adjudication officer holds a hearing where both parties may present any evidence relevant to the complaint.
Compliance/inspection: Inspectors visit places to ensure compliance with employment related legislation.
Labour court
The labour court investigates industrial disputes and issues recommendations for their settlement.
They interpret codes of practice
Establishes joint labour committees and agrees employment regulation orders and registered employment agreements.
Investigates trade disputes affecting public interest, or conducts an enquiry into a trade dispute of special importance and reports in its findings.
Acts as a court of appeal for the WRC.
Evaluation of the Labour Court
Very effective way of resolving disputes.
Its voluntary participation makes it more effective. It is less formal than a court of law.
The labour court has the respect and confidence and respect of all parties in industrial relations.