Industrial Relations
/ˌɪndəˈstrɪəl rɪˈleɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The study and regulation of the relationships between employers, employees, and their representative organizations, focusing on collective bargaining, labor disputes, and employment conditions.
The company sought expert advice on industrial relations to improve its collective bargaining process.
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with 'labor relations,' the term emphasizes the legal frameworks and policies governing employer-employee interactions; drafting should clarify whether it pertains to policy, practice, or legal rules.
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