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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.................................................................................2
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BACKGROUND................................................................................................. 2
3.
DEFINITION..................................................................................................... 2
4.
THE ROLES...................................................................................................... 2
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
2. BACKGROUND
Industrial relations/labour relations is a study of relationship between employees and their
employers pertaining to the employees employment or non-employment, terms and
conditions of work, grounds of termination of employment, etc. It also refers to the
management of employees welfare and internal communications. Industrial relations
stresses the importance of 3 major areas:
2.1. Relationship between employers and trade unions
2.2. Relationship between employers and trade unions
2.3. Disciplinary procedures and termination of the employment contract
3. DEFINITION
The term Industrial Relations comprises of two terms: Industry and Relations.
Industry refers to any productive activity in which an individual (or a group of
individuals) is (are) engaged. By relations we mean the relationships that exist within
the industry between the employer and his workmen. Therefore, industrial relations
explain the relationship between management and workers, particularly groups of
workers represented by a union and also interactions between employers, employees, the
government, the institutions and associations through which such interactions are
mediated.
4. THE ROLES
Its role is to strengthen the harmonious relation between the employers and to avoid any
form of exploitation and discrimination in the workplace or outside of the workplace.
Industrial relations also includes the processes through which these relationships are
expressed (such as, collective bargaining, workers participation in decision-making, and
grievance and dispute settlement), and the management of conflict between employers,
workers and trade unions, when it arises.
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Government
6.1. Machinery for Discussion in Tripartite System
6.1.1. National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) which is made up of 14
representatives from employees, 14 from employers and 12 from government.
6.1.2. Minister of Human Resources will chair the NLAC meetings and appoints the
government representatives.
6.1.3. Other representatives are appointed after consultation from Malaysian
Employers Federation (MEF), Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) and
Congress of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Service (CUEPACS).
6.1.4. Meeting is held twice a year or when there is urgency (eg. to approve
amendments to the law).
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To know their rights under the labor law, to be aware of benefits they can
gain by joining a trade union, to understand that there may be certain risks
associated with being a member to a union and they should know to whom
Managers
Lawyers
Trade Unions
Leaders
Officers &
Executives in HR
& IR department
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they could complain if their employer fail to provide them with benefits
provided under the law
IR is important to managers because there is a direct link between
profitability and good industrial relations. Bad management will cause
LOW productivity, poor morale, conflict, miscommunication, negative
attitudes and high turnover rates as workers leave to look for more
satisfying workplaces elsewhere.
They are often called upon to represent workers or employees at the
Industrial Court or at Labor Department hearings, High Court, Court of
Appeals or Federal Court
To know how to play their role effectively so that workers will be
protected from exploitation by greedy employers
They need to have strong working knowledge of principles, concepts and
laws so that they can carry out their job responsibilities well.
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equitable and efficient system for the benefit of those involved and the community
at large.
9.2. Facilitate Collective Bargaining
An invitation to collective bargaining shall be in writing stating the proposals for
collective agreement. If there arises a deadlock then the department will provide
conciliation services to help resolve the dispute.
9.3. Provide Advisory Services
The department plays an active role in advising both employer, employee and their
respective unions in maintaining a good, positive and harmonious relationship
between them. Parties are also advised on the procedures and accepted norms of
good industrial practices to be followed so as to come to a fair and quick
conclusion to their dispute whether in good or crucial time.
9.4. Resolve Trade Disputes
A Trade Dispute is defined as any dispute between an employer and his workmen
which is connected with the employment or non-employment or the terms of
employment or the conditions of work of any such workmen 1. Under the Industrial
Relations Act, 1967 the process of resolving trade disputes are as follows:
9.4.1.
Bilateral negotiation between employer and employees.
9.4.2.
Conciliation by the Industrial Relations Department.
9.4.3.
Adjudication by the Industrial Court.
Diagram1: Process flow for resolving trade dispute
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HEALTH
14. BACKGROUND
A new Act, known as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994 was passed on 24
February 1994. The Act is superimposed over existing safety and health legislation, such
as the Factories and Machinery Act, 1967.
15. THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) 1994
The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 provides the legislative framework to
promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of safety and health at work. The Act
places certain duties on employers, employees, self-employed persons, manufacturers,
designers and suppliers. It also emphasis on the prevention of accidents, ill health and
injury. The long-term goal of the Act is to create a healthy and safe working culture
between all Malaysian employee and employers.
16. CONTENT OF THE ACT
Provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act complement provisions of the
existing legislation and in the event of any conflict, provisions of the Act shall prevail.
The Act defines the following;
1.1 General duties of employers, manufactures, employees, the self-employed, designers,
importers and suppliers.
1.2 Provides appointment of enforcement officers, establishment of National Council for
Occupational Safety and organizations policy.
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1.3 Powers of enforcement and investigation and liability for offences are also clearly
spelt out.
The above provisions result in one comprehensive legislative framework to deal with the
management of safety and health of virtually all protection of the public where they may
be affected by the activities of people at work.
17. SCOPE
All persons at work in manufacturing; mining and quarrying, construction, agriculture,
forestry and fishing, utilities, transport, storage and communication; wholesale and retail
trades; hotels and restaurants; finance, insurance, real estate and business services; public
services and statutory services also protected.
18. STATUTORY ARRANGEMENTS
New provisions are made to gradually replace the existing safety and health provisions. It
must be formulated to maintain or improve the safety and health standards established by
existing legislation, the objective being not only to rationalize and update the law but also
to improve the standard of protection, it affords to people at work and the public.
19. REGULATIONS (OSHA-SECTION 66)
The Act provides a wide regulation-making power to the Minister that normally be
formulated on the basis of proposals submitted by the National Council for Occupational
Safety and Health after consultation with tripartite organizations. Regulations may
prescribe minimum standards or have a general application or they may define specific
requirements related to a particular hazard or particular type of work.
20. CODES OF PRACTICE
The Minister may, upon recommendation from the Council or Director General, approve
and gazette industry codes of practice as guidance in complying with the Act. The
preventive strategies outlines in a code of practice do not represent the only acceptable
means of achieving the standard to which the code refers, but failure is held to be proof of
contravention of a requirement to which a code applies unless a defendant proven
demonstrated compliance.
21. GENERAL DUTIES
General duties of employers, employees, self-employed; and designers, manufactures,
importers and suppliers of plant or substances are clearly defined under the Act. The
main duties are summarized as follows:
21.1. Duties of Employers
This applies in particular to the provision and maintenance of a safe plant and
systems of work to safeguard safety and welfare of the employees. Employers must
ensure that the work premises and its working environment are safe and without
risks to the health of his employees.
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30. CONCLUSION
It is quite clear that the acts related to Industrial Relations and Occupational Safety and
Health stipulate a comprehensive set of provisions for effective management of safety and
health and relationships among all parties at the workplace. Undoubtedly, compliance
with all provisions of the acts will greatly improve the productivity of employees,
increase profitability of the employers and harmonize industrial relationships within the
organizations and external parties namely other organizations, vendors, related
associations.
31. REFERENCE
31.1.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
www.niosh.com.my
31.2.
Industrial Relations Act, 1967
31.3.
Malaysian Industrial Relations System: Its Congruence with the
International Labor Code, Dr. V. Anantaraman, Multimedia University,
Cyberjaya
32. ATTACHMENT
32.1.
Checklist for Safety & Health Committee Meeting
32.2.
JKKP 7 Form of Notification of Accidents, Dangerous Occurrence,
Occupational Poisoning and Occupational Disease-Regulation 2004
32.3.
OSH Committee-Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Risk Control
Table (HIRARC)
32.4.
Workplace Inspection Checklist
32.5.
Register of Accident, Dangerous Occurrence, Occupational Poisoning and
Occupational Disease
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