This involves providing assistance, support and information in all issues relating to human resources and the complex sector of labour relations, collective bargaining and labour legislation:

• Provides help in the study and evaluation of labour demands before and during negotiations with Trade Unions for the renewal of collective agreements.



• Assists members in the negotiations with Trade Unions, including the mediation and arbitration stage at the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance.



• Represents members in meetings with Trade Unions to discuss labour issues.



• Offers advice and information:
  • on how to handle labour disputes in conformity with the Industrial Relations Code and the Labour Legislation
  • on the proper implementation of labour legislation: Laws on the Termination of Employment, Social Insurance, Annual Leave, Equal Pay, Equality of Treatment, Protection of Maternity, Working Time, etc.
  • on issues relating to work conditions and the work environment, health and safety at the workplace, etc.
  
  
  
• Offers information/data
  • on levels of pay
  • - on benefits and allowances
  • - on working hours and shifts.
  
  
  
• OEB also offers advice and information to companies on European Union issues, so that they can adapt quickly and effectively to the Acquis Communautaire.