Labour Relations Officer

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Labour relations is a management function concerned with bringing workers and management together in mutual understanding, to create a productive working environment. The Labour Relations Officer ensures that labour structures are in place in the work place to ensure effective two-way communication between workers on different levels and management. It is the responsibility of the Labour Relations Officer to ensure that the company at all times complies with labour law in terms of labour policy and practices. This includes aspects such as employment contract and working conditions.

Contracts must stipulate details such as working hours, remuneration, over-time, leave, sick and or maternity leave. It is also in the interest of the company and the workers to maintain a healthy relationship between the company and the labour unions representing the workers employed by the company. The labour Relations Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining an open and healthy labour relationship between these parties. He or she often facilitates negotiations between labour union and management issues such as wage increases or better working conditions. In case of disputes, strikes or the retrenchment of workers, the labour Relations Officer may facilitate mediation between unions and management.