Every manager, whether new or experienced in their role, needs a basic understanding of the industrial relations landscape and their obligations under the Fair Work Act. This is essential not just to ensure legal obligations are met, but also to reduce time spent on disputes and avoiding penalties. A clear understanding of, and adherence to, workplace legal requirements can transform organisational culture and performance.

It is important for managers to understand their obligations under Fair Work because it allows them to have peace of mind that they are meeting their legal obligations, spend less time dealing with employee disputes and queries, avoid significant penalties and to build and protect reputation.

How I can help

My advice and training helps employers understand their obligations and their rights in their workplace. Many problems in the workplace – and many situations where employers face penalties - arise from a simple lack of awareness about entitlements, including minimum pay rates, penalty rates and overtime.

Being informed helps to maintain a harmonious work environment with more engaged and productive employees.

I provide advice and training to give managers a confident basis in key areas of workplace law, including:

• Avoiding discrimination

• Combating harassment and bullying

• Flexible work requirements under Fair Work

• Managing under-performance

• Unfair dismissal

• Restructures and performance

• Managing employee illness (including mental health) and reasonable adjustment requirements 

• Workplace investigations