Abstract
While there is widespread agreement that globalisation has affected developments across the globe, there is no consensus on the nature and significance of this impact on labour legislation, affirmative action, and labour relations at a workplace level. With specific emphasis on Zimbabwe, one view is that globalisation has brought about low job security, poor salaries, deplorable working conditions, and a high level of income differentials between lowly and highly paid workers. Another is that globalisation brought with it foreign direct investment and employment creation. This dichotomy required the Zimbabwean government to introduce labour regulations and policies in line with globalisation trends, whilst at the same time try to bring some balance between employees and employer’s needs. The consequences have had both positive and negative effects for employees and employers, and have consequently influenced the nature of employment relations at workplace level in Zimbabwe. It is against this backdrop that the study sought to understand the impact of globalisation on labour legislation, affirmative action, and labour relations in Zimbabwe.
D.Phil. (Employment Relations)