Employee consultation

Abstract

Concerns the current and proposed mandatory requirements for employers to collectively consult those who work for them. Shows that the rhetoric in favour of consultation as a process of co‐operation in the mutual interests of both employers and employees can lead to weak and ineffective legislation. Rather than having a model of mutuality of interests, it might be necessary to adopt a conflictual model, where mandatory consultation is seen as imposing obligations on employers and giving rights to employees.

Citation

Sargeant, M. (2001), "Employee consultation", Employee Relations, Vol. 23 No. 5, pp. 483-497. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425450110405170