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Explanation of Employee Relations Employee relation refers to maintaining effective relationship between employees and employer. HRM aims at managing effective employee relations so that it brings positive results and outcomes for Kingfisher. This results in effective engagement of employees in business activities and operations. Importance of employee relations in HRM decision-making HRM aims at maintaining effective employee relations so that employees feel satisfied and motivated and also retain within Kingfisher. Effective involvement of employees within business activities leads to increase business performance level. Following are given importance of employee relations in HRM decision-making: Effective employee relations helps in reducing conflicts within organisation. Employee relation provides motivation and satisfaction to employees and they take effective part in business activities and decision-making. It leads to increase trust and loyalty of employees towards Kingfisher. Motivated employees retain in business organisation that reduces employee turnover. Training and development programs helps in building employee relations. Health and safety regulations are practised for maintaining effectively relationship. Employeerelationscanbemaintainedbyincreasingthecommunicationwithinbusiness organisation. Identification of different key employment legislation There are various employment rules and legislation that needs to be followed within business organisation. Kingfisheraimsatprovidingsafetyandsatisfactiontoemployees,andfollowsvariousenlisted employment legislation: Equality Act, 2010 Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974:This act focuses that Kingfisher ensures safety and good health of employees. It aims at providing good and safe working environment, makes use of safe instruments and techniques and provides safety guidelines. Pros: Provides safe working environment for employees. Ensures to protect health of employees and protects business assets. Reduces risk and provides motivation to employees. Implementation of safety act increases brand image and reputation. Cons: Increases the overall cost for organisation as it is difficult to maintain safety for large retail Kingfisher business organisation. Legal compliance issues may affect business operations and activities. Requires extra time and efforts to maintain health and safety of large number of employees EMPLOYEE RELATIONS