Rights & Remedies
Workman
Any person, including an apprentice, employed by an employer under a contract of employment to work for hire or reward.
Definition
The term 'workman' is defined under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 as any person, including an apprentice, employed by an employer under a contract of employment to work for hire or reward. For the purposes of any proceedings related to a trade dispute, it also includes any such person who has been dismissed, discharged, or retrenched in connection with or as a consequence of that dispute, or whose dismissal, discharge, or retrenchment has led to that dispute. This broad definition ensures comprehensive coverage for employees seeking redress.