Modules

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

• surveying the Australian employment law landscape, and understanding why we have our current laws
• the foundations of minimum employee entitlements
• the role of Courts and Tribunals within employment relationships
• the fundamentals of bargaining and making enterprise agreements

Session 2: Employment Documentation and Management

• different kinds of employment contracts and best practice terms
• drafting effective restraint of trade provisions
• recruitment and screening risks and pitfalls
• policies and procedures in the employment relationship
• employees, contractors and legislative changes for casuals

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

• discrimination, reasonable adjustments and the inherent requirements of the role
• harassment and the respect@work report about workplace sexual harassment
• bullying, reasonable management action and the jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission
• employers’ obligations with WHS and workplace surveillance matters (at work and at home)

Session 4: Termination and Litigation

• how the termination of employment can be affected including redundancies, misconduct and performance
• the management and impact of organisational change and restructures
• understanding legal claims arising from termination of employment
• understanding the litigation process and an organisation's responsibilities

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.