HR Glossary

Unions

Groups of workers who have formed incorporated associations relating to the type of work that they perform.

Unjustifiable dismissal

The act of terminating an employee’s employment agreement for a reason that the Employment Relations Authority or

Employment Court

regards as unjustifiable.

Wage curve

Depicts pay rates currently being paid for each job within a pay grade in relation with the rankings awarded to each job during the job evaluation process.

Wage drift

The gap between the Collective Agreement rate and the rate actually paid. Evidence of geographical variations in wage levels.