Fair Work Fundamentals for Everyday HR

This program provides the flexibility to design your own 2-hour (2 modules) or 3-hour (3 modules) workshop from 17 available topics based. Each topic provides fundamental knowledge of the fair work system for HR practitioners and operational leaders. 

IMPACT

This dynamic series of short workshops provides fundamental knowledge of the Australian national workplace relations framework.

Dive into the essentials of the ‘fair work’ legislation that governs the majority of Australian employers. Gain a better understanding of the national workplace relations system, equipping you with the critical knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of employment rights and obligations. As an introduction to employee relations, the series provides foundational knowledge to operate confidently in an advisory or business partnering role.

Foundational knowledge gained from this series is critical for anyone whose role requires making decisions about employment rights and obligations or advising those decision-makers.

CONTENT

Designed and delivered by experts in employee relations, module topics include:

  1. The Fair Work system
  2. Award Coverage and Classification
  3. Enterprise Agreements
  4. Contracts of Employment
  5. Continuous Service
  6. Minimum Wages and Salaries
  7. Individual Flexibility Arrangements
  8. Flexible Work and WFH
  9. Employment Categories
  10. HR’s Role in Compliance and Contraventions
  11. Right of Entry
  12. Unions and Other Representation
  13. Disputes and Industrial Action
  14. Transfer of Business
  15. Restructuring
  16. Record Keeping and Payslips
  17. How to read case law


We can recommend a basics package based on your desired learning outcomes.

DETAILS
  • Duration:
    • Two-hour workshop: Pick any 2 of the above modules.
    • Three-hour workshop: Pick any 3 of the above modules.
  • Delivery: Face-to-face or online via Teams
  • Engagement: Sessions are capped at 24 attendees to maximise interaction
  • Pricing:
    • Two-hour workshop (2 modules) $1,960 per workshop or $1,800 for clients with a current MyEMS subscription.
    • Three-hour workshop (3 modules) $2,450 per workshop or $2,250 for clients with a current MyEMS subscription.
  • Exclusions: GST, room hire, catering, and reasonable travel/accommodation expenses for face-to-face sessions outside the Adelaide metropolitan area.
  • Customisation: We offer bespoke training options; a tailored quote will be provided prior to delivery.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop has been designed for human resources practitioners seeking to upskill in employee relations.  For those progressing from an HR admin or generalist into an advisory or business partnering role, this course was designed with you in mind.

The sessions are suitable for attendees who are either starting a career in people and culture, or seasoned human resources professionals who are seeking a refresher on the Australian workplace relations system.

These sessions can be attended by operational leaders or business owners who are required to make employment-related decisions without any internal HR advisors. No assumed knowledge applies.