INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 1967 (AMENDMENT 2020)

COURSE OBJECTIVES FOR INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 1967 (AMENDMENT 2020)

• Clarify in the practical application of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 and provisions thereunder.
• Give a clear understanding in respect of the right of workers and employers in the formation of trade unions within a company and how to conduct joint negotiations finally resulted in a collective agreement.
• Provide understanding pertaining to the industrial dispute, industrial actions such as picketing and strikes as well as legal implications if violates the rules associated with it.
• Find a way to adjust the dispute and conciliation in the dismissal and how natural justice as to its role in developing industrial harmony in a company.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Company owners, general managers, managers, heads of Department/Division HR Manager, or any personnel carrying out the responsibilities of the HR and supervisor.

METHODOLOGY

• Interactive lecture with a trainer.

COURSE CONTENT

Part I – Introduction IRA 1967

• Industrial Relations Act Short Title
• Interpretation – Award, unions, contract of service, employers and other

Part II – The Protection of The Rights of Employees and Employers and Their Unions

• The rights of employees and Employers in the establishment and activities of trade unions.
• Prohibition of employers and trade unions.
• Union Leaves.
• Prohibition Of employees and trade unions.
• Referral Of Complaint To The Industrial Court.
• Employers Can Provide Information.

Part III -Recognition and scope of Trade Union Representation

• Claims for recognition and its interpretation.
• Categories Of Workers Who Could Not Join Trade Unions.
• Prohibition Pending Recognition.
• Recognition – the Union Granted and which are not given.

Part IV -Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreement

• Collective Bargaining – Interpretation and process
• The collective agreement – Interpretation and process
• Cognizance Of The Collective Agreement.
• The Effect Of The Collective Agreement.

Part V – Conciliation

• Conciliation –
  • Interpretation Of Trade Disputes
  • Types Of Dispute
  • Complaints Of Trade Disputes
  • Representatives In The Negotiations Of Trade Disputes

Part VI -Representation Against Dismissal

• Representation Against Dismissal –
  • The Interpretation Of The Employee
  • Representation in Sec. 20
  • 60 days limit
  • Power and responsibility the DGIR
  • Representatives In The Proceedings Sec. 20
  • The Principles And Factors In Making Award

Part VII – Trade Disputes, Strike And Lockout And Matters Arising Therefrom.

• Industrial Action
  • The Involvement Of Students Are Prohibited
  • Intimidation
  • Picketing
  • Strike
  • Lockout
  • Prohibition of strike and Lockout

• Penalties For Other Offences
• Other Matters

Part VIII – General Penalty

• • General Penalty