THE time has come for the Government to look into amending the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) to remove the minister’s power to refer industrial disputes to the industrial court.
Under Section 20 of the Act, when an individual considers himself or herself to be dismissed without just cause or excuse, he or she may make representations in writing to the director-general (for Industrial Relations) to be reinstated to his or her former employment. Such representation must be made within 60 days after the dismissal.
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