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Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations issues can be complex and risky. As an employer, you have a range of obligations and risks that can hinder your workforces effectiveness.
You also have opportunities to improve productivity, loyality and employee satisfaction. The bottom line is often affected by your ability to manage the issues in a timely and effective manner.
Award Interpretation
- How many Awards cover your workplace?
- Which ones are they?
- What is the accrual rate for Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Long Service Leave?
If you do not have the answers to these questions, then you need to talk to ACSEA. The Staff at ACSEA are just a phone call away. We provide expert advice on any area of the Award that is relevant to your business.
Unfair Dismissals, Terminations and Redundancies
The most common claim employers have made against them is for Unfair Dismissal. ACSEA is able to provide competent representation at all levels and will guide you through the process in a timely and professional manner.
We will also guide you through the termination or redundancy process. Termination is a serious step to take in the employment relationship and is fraught with danger if not done correctly. We can provide you with practical solutions and outine the risks and problems that can be avoided, and also ensuring you make the correct decisions. We can also draft the correct paperwork during the process.
When organisations are involved in industrial disputes, they can incur huge costs. ACSEA provides its members with advice and support to reduce this liability, providing we have been consulted FIRST. i.e. before you take any action......otherwise it can be expensive.
You may say this won't happen to you and hopefully it won't but it is important that you are well informed and know your rights and responsibilties as an employer, ALWAYS CALL US FIRST BEFORE TAKING ANY ACTION.
*Free Industrial Representation for any member who sought our advice in the first instance, and has followed our advice and the correct procedures, in any one year's membership period.
If we are acting in the Industrial Commission on your behalf after the event, or against our advice, then costs will be incurred by you. This is extremely important - ensuring that the best interests of the Organisation are met as per your Legal requirements.
If there is a need for ACSEA Management to travel intrastate and interstate for a hearing, travelling and accommodation costs will need to be negotiated.
Disciplinary Issues
Disciplinary issues involves an employee breaching a organisation standard or simply not performing the job to the expected standard. Sometimes the non-performance of employee is obvious other times it's not. We can determine what matters should be dealt with and will guide you in developing the best approach for the situation. Our advice can be on various levels, from general through to guiding and working with you during the disciplinary process.
Dispute Resolution
Disputes often can start as a small matter which can quickly escalates into formal proceedings at the Australian Industrial Relations Commissions or any State Commission. Our staff can offer you professional and practical advice about managing disputes through to the representation at the Commission and/or negotiation with Union(s).
Employment Contracts and Unfair Contract Issues
Employment contracts are one of the most critical pieces of documentation in the employment relationship and it is important to get them right the first time. ACSEA can help draft your employment contacts ensuring the contract is legally correct and complete.
Wage Claims
Employers can be faced with a claim for underpaid wages either from current or past employees. These claims can be complex and lengthy. Employers can also be fined for keeping in-correct time and wage records as well as not paying correct wages. ACSEA can assist you with these types of claims as well as representing you during negotiations or proceedings.
Workplace Relations Services
ACSEA provides daily interpretation and advice on all State and Federal Awards. Drafting and negotiation and certification of Union and Non-Union Agreements.
ACSEA can help with Certified Agreements, Workplace Agreements, Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA's), Collective Agreements etc. these agreements allow an employer to plan for increased efficiency, improve cost effectiveness and increase the quality of service and products which leads to a healthy bottom line. ACSEA can help employers through the entire agreement process, from drafting, negotiation, certification and implementation of the agreement in the workplace. We can also assist in the process of renegotation of current agreements.
Discrimination, Workplace Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunities
ACSEA can provide advise on matters of discrimination, workplace harassment and equal employment opportunities in the workplace. ACSEA will also provide direction on the procedures necessary for effecting dismissals lawfully, and for avoiding Discrimation and Workplace/Sexual Harassment Claims. Should any claims of this nature are lodged, ACSEA can represent you in the Anti-Discrimination Commission and Tribunal and at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC).
Other Services
Many employers feel uncomfortable dealing with Trade Unions etc. A major role of ACSEA is to act on your behalf in matters where an Employee Union is involved. Our job is to get the best deal for you and to ensure that your interests are represented.
It is important for you as the Employer to know and understand your obligations under various Acts & Legislation. Our service offers this advice and ensures that your Organisation is meeting these obligations.
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