Understanding Employment Relations

Understanding Employment Relations examines both the theory and practice of employment relations in Australia. It introduces the fundamental theoretical and legal aspects of employment relations, and illustrates these with real-world examples to help readers make sense of the day-to-day practice. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Australia’s unique regulatory environment, situating the rules that govern employment relations in historical, political and theoretical context. This ensures that human resource students and future practitioners develop a clear understanding of the latest laws and regulations governing workplace relations. Key features Primary examples with questions expose students to real-life workplace relations issues and debates Case studies with questions throughout illustrate the main points of each chapter and encourage student to challenge and reflect Review questions and further reading suggestions in each chapter assess and extend understanding of key topics and concepts in employment relations