Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Industrial Relations

You reach out to a consultant, believed to be well-versed in Industrial Relations, to gain clarity on a pressing issue so you can make an informed decision as a manager, supervisor, or HR/IR officer. But the advice you receive seems questionable. You seek a second opinion only to get a completely different answer, leaving you confused and uncertain.

If this sounds familiar, this workshop is for you. Designed to address the complex and often conflicting guidance that can surround Industrial Relations matters, this programme will provide you with the practical knowledge, clarity, and tools needed to confidently navigate IR challenges and make sound, legally informed decisions in the workplace.

 

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Who is a worker? The Worker Test
• How long does it take for a custom or practice to be an “established practice”?
• How to change a bad practice in your department/organisation
• Probationers and discipline
• What is reasonableness?
• What is harsh and oppressive behaviour in industrial relations?
• Leave eligibility vs leave entitlement
• Overtime calculation and minimum wage
• Words you should never say and actions you should never take in dealing with an employee
• What is light duty in respect of injury and maternity?
• How long can someone be placed in an acting position?
• What constitutes being overlooked for acting or promotion?
• How long can employees be laid off, with or without pay?
• What exactly is retrenchment, and how does the notice period actually work?

 

Date: Thursday, 26 June, 2025 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Cost (per person): $1,000.00 plus vat (ECA Members) | $1,400.00 plus vat (Non-Members)