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Industrial Relations Act 1996 (No. 1 of 1996).

Country(ies)

Eswatini

Subjects (Classification)

Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations

Adopted on (Date of text)

1996-01-19

Scope of text

National

Type of legislation (Type of text)

Law, Act

Abstract/Citation

Part II establishes an Industrial Court and an Industrial Court of Appeal with jurisdiction over any matters arising between employee and employer. Part III creates a Labour Advisory Board with the purpose of proposing new legislation with regard to employment or industrial relations. Regulations governing labour organizations are contained in Part III, including provisions relating to trade union constitutions and election of officers. Part V outlines the establishment of Joint Industrial Councils in areas in which employees and employers are considered to be sufficiently representative of the interests of the industry. Part VI stipulates the creation of works councils in establishments with 25 or more employees, which shall negotiate matters relating to conditions of employment and working conditions. Part VII concerns collective agreements. Part VIII covers disputes. Disputes not resolved through negotiating machinery are to be submitted for arbitration; this failing, parties may proceed to a strike or lockout following procedures outlined in s. 66. Part IX sets forth basic employee and employer rights, including the right to organize. Finally, the Schedule sets forth a Code of Practice, outlining employers' and employees' responsibilities regarding, inter alia, employment, working conditions, collective agreements, grievance and disciplinary procedures.