Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards
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Industrial Relations Act 1990 purpose
Industrial Relations Act 1990 purpose
Governs trade disputes & industrial action in Ireland
Secret ballot definition
Secret ballot definition
Confidential vote where ballots remain anonymous
Notice period for official industrial action
Notice period for official industrial action
One week's advance notice to employer
Unofficial disputes characteristics
Unofficial disputes characteristics
Illegal, no strike pay, no legal protection
Primary picketing definition
Primary picketing definition
Workers picket peacefully at their own workplace
Secondary picketing - when lawful
Secondary picketing - when lawful
When 2nd employer frustrates the industrial action
Immunity from prosecution scope
Immunity from prosecution scope
Can't be prosecuted for damages during official strikes
Work to rule definition
Work to rule definition
Working strictly according to contract terms only
Go slow - pay entitlement
Go slow - pay entitlement
Workers remain entitled to regular pay
Official strike - worker payment
Official strike - worker payment
Strike pay from union's strike fund