At a mining company, the government introduced a law requiring employers to improve workplace safety standards. Evaluate role of the government in industrial relations demonstrated in the case study.

The government's role in industrial relations, as demonstrated in this case, is primarily that of a regulator and legislator. By introducing a law requiring improved workplace safety standards, the government acts to protect employees' well-being and ensure fair working conditions. This intervention sets minimum standards that employers must adhere to, preventing exploitation and promoting a safe environment, thereby balancing the power between employers and employees.