Industrial relations is a topic important to the workforce as it focuses on the employment relationship. It can also be referred to as workplace relations, employment relations, workplace employment relations or employee relations. Industrial relations covers the legislation and regulations, and the management of work-related obligations and entitlements, between employers and their employees. Industrial relations laws relate to employment issues such as minimum wages, employment standards, pay equity, and employment conditions such as hours of work, leave entitlements, and protection from discrimination and unfair dismissal.