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