Industrial Dispute
/ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl dɪsˈpjuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A conflict between employers and employees concerning terms of employment, conditions, or rights, often resolved through negotiation, arbitration, or legal means.
The industrial dispute between the factory workers and management lasted for several weeks.
Forms
- industrial disputes
Related terms
Commentary
The term is primarily used in labour law contexts to identify formal controversies impacting industrial relations, often triggering statutory dispute resolution procedures.
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