Wednesday, 26 March
Industrial Relations Event Series
New Industrial Relations laws will have major implications for all employers. We are organising multiple events and webinars across New South Wales, in collaboration with Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. These sessions aim to provide our members with essential support and information crucial for adapting to the recent regulatory adjustments.
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Join our upcoming webinars to gain valuable insights from our team of workplace law experts as they discuss the impact of recent Industrial Relations changes on your business.
Missed a webinar? Watch our on-demand webinar recordings from past sessions to catch up on all the key insights you may have missed!
On-Demand webinar Recordings
13 March 2025 | All things enterprise bargaining
26 February 2025 | Please leave a message after the tone - The Right to Disconnect
What our viewers are saying
"How relevant was the topic to your current needs or interests?" - Rating: 8.7/10
"Julian covered off what is a complex and nuanced area of law in a way that was useful, engaging and ensured that the most applicable information was handed over. Thank-You!!"
" The entire webinar was extremely valuable and engaging. Lots to learn from."
"All of it was very helpful and informative. My employer is considering bargaining, and we are starting the process of researching other organisations' EBAs."
What our viewers are saying
"How relevant was the topic to your current needs or interests?" - Rating: 8.2/10
" They covered a range of scenarios, and the information was relevant and current."
" Great summary - very factual and practical which is great when it comes to ER matters."
" Practical steps and helping me to help clients who suffer overload with unreasonable demands e.g. calls at 1.00 am."
12 February 2025 | Navigating flexible working requests as an Employer in 2025
What our viewers are saying
"How relevant was the topic to your current needs or interests?" - Rating: 9.14/10
"This webinar was extremely insightful. It covered areas that I as an employer was not aware of. Tasmin spoke in a way that made the presentation easy to understand and interpret. I signed up for the webinar not sure if I would learn anything however found there was so much to learn and now to ensure these learnings are shared with the senior management of the business and put policies in place for flexible working."
"Very well presented, the details and explanation around the eligibility for formal application for flexible working requests was a great. The webinar really helped to clarify the process and give us the confidence to handle any future requests from employees."
"Fabulously presented. Thoroughly enjoyed, particularly the recent case law."
Key changes to the Fair Work Act include:
✔ New 'Right to Disconnect'
✔ New definitions - Types of Employment
✔ Wage Compliance - 'Same Job, Same Pay', Wage & Superannuation theft, and more.
✔ Delegates & Union Power
✔ New Protections for 'Employee-Like' workers
✔ Bargaining Changes
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Workshop Materials
Workshop Materials available for download include:
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Key Commencement dates
Independent Contract Assessment
Under the Closing Loopholes changes a definition of “employee” and “employer” for the first time has been inserted into the Fair Work Act. This new definition will apply from 26 August 2024.
The Independent Contractor Assessment document has been prepared to assist you with the process of assessing whether someone is an employee or contractor by taking you through a broad ranging set of factors and considerations.
Employers who utilise any independent contractors in their business should therefore consider reviewing their current arrangements to assess the likelihood that any contractors they engage may be considered ‘employees’ under the new definition from 26 August 2024.
Preparation Checklist
A Closing Loopholes Preparation Checklist has been developed highlighting the key upcoming changes and action items for consideration by your business.
Casual Employment Handbook
The Casual Employment Handbook has been developed off the back of feedback from the PET sessions, in order to give additional assistance to employers and HR staff in navigating the casual changes.
The Handbook breaks down what employers will need to do at each stage of a casual employees life cycle under the closing loopholes changes at: recruitment, induction, during their employment, and ‘employee choice’ request to convert. It includes checklists and template letters at the various stages, which employers/HR can use to make sure they are compliant. Additionally, we’ve included a section addressing common questions, particularly focusing on the issues raised to date in some PET sessions around when employers need to provide the information statement to casuals who are employed on a more ad hoc or seasonal basis.
12 February 2025 | Webinar Presentation Slides
Presentation slides from the 12 February 2025 webinar 'Navigate flexible working requests as an Employer in 2025'.
*Previously 'I'd like to work flexibly please!'
26 February 2025 | Webinar Presentation Slides
Presentation slides from the 26 February 2025 webinar 'Please leave a message after the tone: The Right to disconnect'.
13 March 2025 | Webinar Presentation Slides
Presentation slides from the 13 March 2025 webinar 'All things enterprise bargaining'.
These publications have been funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations through the Productivity, Education and Training Fund grant program.
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