Modules

Session 1: Overview of the Australian Labour & Employment Law System

• Understanding federal and state systems
• The NES, awards and agreements
• Key Courts and Tribunals
• Enterprise Bargaining

Session 2: Employment Documentation and Management

• The employment contract: what is it?
• Confidentiality and restraints of trade
• Recruitment and screening risks and pitfalls
• Policies and procedures in the employment relationship
• Employees, contractors and casuals

Session 3: EEO, Harassment, Discrimination and Work, Health & Safety

• Discrimination, harassment and bullying claims
• Work Health & Safety legislation and management
• Effective training in EEO and WHS matters
• Workplace surveillance

Session 4: Termination and Litigation

• Termination of employment: redundancies, misconduct and performance
• Organisational change and restructures
• Understanding legal claims arising from termination of employment
• The litigation process

Fees

Legal Fundamentals in HR is a two day program held from 9am-5pm (Sydney time) each day. The program is complimentary for PCS Partnership and PCS Partnership Plus clients (limits apply), otherwise the cost of participation is $880 incl. GST.

The program cost includes course materials, morning/afternoon tea and lunch.

Participation in a condensed version is available via the webinar program.

Other

The program is held in person at our CBD offices.