sheds some light on WorkChoice changes

The seminars begin in Sydney and Perth on May 8 and will be delivered in all capital cities nationally throughout the month. Many of the issues that are being discussed in the media will be addressed in the seminars, including:

Unfair dismissal exemptions, tips and traps under the new laws

What new records must be kept in respect to the starting and finishing time of your employees?

Do you need to make changes to your payroll systems to deal with the new minimum entitlements for pay and conditions?

Do you have updated policies on termination of employment to take into account the WorkChoices changes?

What are the things you can and should not include in any new workplace agreements?

Greg Parkes, national director of employee relations for Printing Industries, says the seminars will enable employers to remain in control of key issues, including hiring responsibilities, salary packaging, payroll administration and termination procedures.

“Our seminars will cover the full spectrum of the new workplace relations regulations that are now in operation,” says Parkes.

“Understanding and implementing workplace agreements is crucial for successful business management. Our practical seminars will help you to better understand, structure, maintain, vary, or terminate flexible workplace agreements and contracts.”

Parkes claims that under WorkChoices, managing harassment and discrimination issues have become crucial in relation to dismissals.

“All employers need to address and prevent workplace conflict and so must have the appropriate safeguards built into their management structure.”

“You may need to develop a harassment and discrimination prevention program, better understand the current legislation or resolve a situation that currently exists in your workplace,” says Parkes.

The seminars are open to all industry companies. Attendance is free for members, while non members will be charged $100 per participant.

For information phone 1800 227 425 or email marilyn@printnet.com.au, or click on your regional link below to access a registration form.

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Northern Territory

Queensland

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Tasmania - Launceston and Hobart.

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