The Industrial Relations Module is a specialized component designed to manage and streamline the processes related to labor and employee relations within an organization. This module helps HR professionals and management maintain positive relationships with employees and labor unions while ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Some key features and functions found in the Industrial Relations module in HRplus are:

1. Union Information: If your organization has unionized employees, the module can store information about the unions, including contract details, union representatives, and negotiation history. It helps in managing collective bargaining agreements. This includes tracking contract expiration dates, clauses, and terms and conditions.
2. Grievance Management: The module facilitates the reporting and tracking of employee grievances. HR can log, investigate, and resolve issues in a systematic manner.
3. Employee Communications: The module has an employee self service component that includes communication tools for employees to log their grievances and receive updates, announcements, and other information related to the settlement status.
4. Negotiation Support: It assists HR and management during union negotiations by providing historical data.
5. Workforce Analytics : Analytics and reporting are available via a VI Reporting tool that can help in analyzing labor relations data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions to improve employee relations.
6. Document Management: It offers secure storage and retrieval of labor-related documents, such as employment contracts, union agreements, and legal documents.
7. Audit Trails: The system maintains an audit trail of all activities related to labor relations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
8. Workflow Automation: Automation features can help streamline processes related to grievances, contract renewals, and other labor relations tasks, reducing manual work and potential errors.
9. Integration: Integration with other HRIS modules, such as payroll, time and attendance, and employee self-service, ensures data consistency and accuracy across the organization.

Implementing the Industrial Relations module in HRplus can be particularly beneficial for organizations with a large workforce, complex labor agreements, or a history of labor-related challenges. It helps HR professionals effectively manage employee relations, maintain compliance, and build positive working relationships with employees and unions.