Subject guides: Work and Organisational Studies: Industrial Relations

Databases

 Search in these specialised databases for Industrial Relations resources.

Business Source Ultimate via Ebsco
Offers peer-reviewed journals and other resources on the topics of Industrial Relations as well as access to the Harvard Business Review.
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CCH IntelliConnect
A key Australian resource. Includes access to the Industrial Law database, commentary, along with cases and legislation by state.
Emerald ejournals Full Text (1994 – present)
Offers journals, books, and case studies on a broad range of Organisational Studies related topics such as Employment law, HR policy, and Industrial/labour relations.
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International Labour Organization
The ILO brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
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The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency dealing with labour problems, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all.
NORMLEX Information System on International Labour Standards
NORMLEX provides relevant national labour legislation by country, Maritime Labour Convention information, treaty ratification, and reporting obligations.

Government Bodies

NSW Industrial Relations Commission
Tip Check this source for Acts and Regulations, Awards & Enterprise agreements, and Unfair dismissals.
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The NSW Industrial Relations Commission is the court which hears matters relating to the workplace. Its role is to regulate workplace affairs in NSW.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Information and advice about Australia's workplace rights and rules.
Tip Check here for information on Enterprise Agreements and Employment Contracts.
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The Fair Work Ombudsman enforces compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009, related legislation, awards and registered agreements.

Australian Industrial Relations websites

Australian Council of Trade Unions
The ACTU is the peak body for Australian unions, made up of 38 affiliated unions who together represent about 1.8 million workers and their families.
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The ACTU's role as peak body is to co-ordinate union campaigns, represent workers at a range of government and non-government forums in Australia and overseas, and to provide industrial, policy and other support to affiliates.
The Australian Industry Group
The Ai Group is an employer's association and one of the largest industry organisations in Australia.
Tip Check in 'Policy Media & Economics' for useful documents.
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The organisation includes workplace relations advisers, lawyers and employment and business specialists who provide services to members in the areas of: workplace relations, human resource management and workers' compensation to name a few.

These are some examples of top ranked Industrial Relations journals according to the University of Sydney Business School Journal Rankings List.

Please see below for the rankings list.

Business School Journal Rankings The University of Sydney's Business School journal rankings are reviewed every two years. Decisions are made by the Journal Rankings Working Group, a committee of senior academics from across the School using lists from academic institutions and peak bodies from around the world, metrics, and comparative information to determine the appropriate tier.
British Journal of Industrial Relations The British Journal of Industrial Relations is a journal of work and employment relations, with a focus on the institutions, policies, and practices associated with these relations and their implications for matters of economy and society.
European Journal of Industrial Relations The European Journal of Industrial Relations covers European industrial relations and their theoretical and practical implications.
Industrial Relations: a journal of economy and society Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society is a quarterly peer-reviewed economics journal covering industrial relations and labor economics. It is the only journal in its field with a multidisciplinary focus on the implications of change for business, government and workers.
Journal of Industrial Relations The Journal of Industrial Relations is a peer-reviewed academic journal published five times a year by Sage Publications on behalf of the Industrial Relations Society of Australia. It covers all aspects of employment relations.