Labor Relation
/ˈleɪbər rɪˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and institutional relationship between employers, employees, and their representatives concerning rights, duties, and organization of work.
The collective bargaining process is a key aspect of labor relation.
- (n.) The study or practice of managing employment terms, workplace conditions, and dispute resolution under labor law.
She specialized in labor relation to better mediate disputes between unions and management.
Forms
- labor relation
- labor relations
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Commentary
The term broadly encompasses both the practical and legal frameworks governing employer-employee interactions, distinct from but overlapping with industrial relations.
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