Employee-employer relations take place at two main levels which are Individual relationships

Collective relationships. An individual’s relationship is with their employer and relates to their
contract of employment and conditions of work. Collective relationships involve groups of
employees and often involve trade unions. Employees are expected to receive the terms and
conditions of their work setting out when their work begin. It describes the employees what their
main duties are, who they are accountable to, rates of pay, and other entitlements. The terms and
conditions are to be clearly specified in an “Employment Contract”.

The employment contract is “a legally binding agreement between worker and employer that sets
out the terms and conditions of the job. It contains detail of the workers responsibilities, rights
and conditions of work” (Stimpson, 2004). The agreed employment contract should define the
following features;