Simplifying Your Industrial Relations Challenges
Cameron Blewett In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast, I continue the discussion that I started in the previous episode, talking about ways to repair a fractured or damaged IR relationship. I mention the email system Mailchimp, which you can find out more about by following this link Remember to check out Industrial Relations Today, and add … Read more
In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast I talk about some of the ways that a damaged relationship, with regards to industrial relations matters, can be repaired. I believe that having someone new come into a particular role within the organisation is one of the most steps to take towards repairing any fractured or … Read more
In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast I give a brief overview of the process involved in conducting fair workplace investigations. I talk about the need for the company to have suitable policies in place regarding the handling and responding to complaints. Along with the requirement for managers and supervisors to be aware of … Read more
In this episode I talk about those pesky penalty rates again. Despite what groups like the CCIQ would have us believe, it isn’t penalty rates that are killing Australian business. I even talk about what is, and give a few suggestions on how to fix it. Post by Derek Halpern about his $300 haircut experience. The … Read more
In this episode I talk about the National Employment Standards, as set down in the Fair Work Act. More on the NES from the Fair Work Ombudsman’s website can be found here. To find a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement, follow these links. PDF Version DOCX Version Make sure you head on over … Read more
In episode 32 of the IR Simplified I talk about managing the relationship with the dreaded union. The first and probably most important thing to remember is that the official who is sitting at the table is nothing more than a representative of the members of the union. This means that the way you treat … Read more
In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast I talk about the dangerous situation of serving alcohol at Christmas parties. With the recent succesful unfair dismissal application by Stephen Keenan over the termination of his employment by Leighton Boral Amey NSW, a number of discussions and articles have come out about it. The Australian Industrial … Read more
In this episode I talk about the right of entry provisions that are given to union officials under the Fair Work Act 2009.
The provisions for Right Of Entry under the Fair Work Act 2009 are located in Part 3-4
I also mention implementing a company policy to manage access to company property and employees when right of entry is being exercised.
In this episode I talk about why every company should have a current and up to date social media policy. A decent social media policy should cover all forms of social media, such as twitter, facebook, tumblr, LinkedIn and so on. Hopefully, doing this may prevent a Scott McIntyre type outburst from happening to your business. … Read more
This episode wraps up the series on unfair dismissals with a brief discussion on how to prepare for your hearing in the Fair Work Commission.
I cover things like witness statements, writing a more details submission as to why you believe the dismissal is fair or unfair.
I also give a few ideas on how the form F52 can be used in preparing the submissions.
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In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast I continue the series on Unfair Dismissal, with a discussion on continuing negotiations
This is an important part of the unfair dismissal application process.
You have participated in the conciliation conference, though weren’t able to seek a resolution.
Before you attend the Fair Work Commission for the hearing, you should still try and see a solution.
More often than not, an agreement reached before arbitration can be in the best interests of both parties.
The next episode is on how to prepare for the FWC hearing.