Employee Relations

BM016-3.5-2

Module Introduction

About me
Name

Dr. Devin

E-mail

devinder.kaur@apu.edu.my

Telephone :

03-8949 6096

Location

Business School, MINES

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Aims of this Module

Enable you to develop your knowledge and skills in relation to

concepts, institutions and processes of employment relations, conflict
management and problem-solving techniques
Meet the prerequisite requirements of modules at Level 3 of study
Develop your ability to apply the knowledge gained in tutorials, roleplays & case studies related to employment relations
Further develop lifelong learning skills & independent learning and
study in relation to concepts, institutions and processes of employment
relations
Enable you to develop your ability to:
Critically Analyse
Learn from varied sources
Be aware of the needs of others and self
Work in teams

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Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, YOU should be able to:
Define

the aspects of employee relations

Review

the laws and bodies involved in an

employee relations exercise

Explain

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the tripartite employee relations system

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Assessment Details
Incourse
ONE

Assessment:

Individual Assignment (70% weightage)

Individual

Final

50%

Presentation (30% weightage)

Examinations:

50%

Section

A: Answer 1 (40 m)

Section

B: Answer 2 out of 3 Questions (30 m/ each)

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Topic & Structure of the Lesson

Employee Relations defined
Parties in Employee Relations
International influence
Relevant legislation
Related bodies

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Employee Relations defined

Study

of employer & employee relationship in a

work environment

Relating

to 3 main areas:

Employers

& Trade Unions

Employment
Disciplinary

Law

Proceedings & Termination

Balance

between employees collective rights and

benefits to employer

Changes
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in organisation (internal & external)

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Parties in Employee Relations

Three

main parties:

Employer
Employees
Government

Decision-making
Unilateral
Bilateral

e.g. employees involvement in TUs

Tripartite

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i.e. management prerogative

e.g. passing of employment laws

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International influence
International

Labour Organisation (ILO) UN

Ratification
Freedom

of convention

of association

Committee

to examine allegations of convention

violations
International

Trade Union bodies e.g. International

Transport Workers Federation

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Relevant Legislation
Employment

Act 1955 provides employees with

minimum benefits
Trade

Unions Act 1959 lays down rules and

regulations for trade unions

Industrial

Relations Act 1967 regulates

relationships between employers, employees and

trade unions
Occupational

Safety and Health Act 1994 provides

guidelines for employees safety and health at the

workplace
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Related bodies/organisation

Ministry of Human Resources

National Labour Advisory Council

Department of Labour

Department of Industrial Relations

Department of Trade Unions

Department of Occupational Safety and Health

Manpower Department

Industrial Court

Trade Unions e.g. MTUC, CUEPACS

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF)

Social Security Organisation

Employees Provident Fund

Human Resource Development Fund

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Quick Review Questions

1. What are the effects of good employee
relations?
2. Define the tripartite system in your own words.
What is its impact on employee relations?
3. Review any three roles of the Ministry of
Human Resources.

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Learning Support
References:
Aminuddin,

Maimunah, (7th Edition, 2011). Malaysian

Industrial Relations and Employment Law, McGraw
Hill. (ISBN 978-967-5771-26-2)

Wu

Min Auns Industrial Relations Law of Malaysia

Ayadurai

Dunstan, Industrial Relations in Malaysia

Law and Practice, (3rd Edition, 2004), Malayan Law
Journal.

Current

Law Journal (Online): Industrial Law Reports:

www.cljlaw.com

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