Practical, cost effective and timely employee relations advice and solutions
The rules in the Fair Work system are complex and managers often lack the know-how and confidence to address workplace problems.
What are our services?
Employee Relations Advice
- Modern Award conditions and wage rates, the National Employment Standards
- Casual employment – what are they entitled to
- Flexibility arrangements & working from home
- Employees and social media
- Alcohol and other drugs
- And a range of other workplace issues
Dealing with difficult employees
- Lateness, absenteeism, taking excessive personal leave
- Performance and conduct concerns
- Management instructions
- Probationary employees
- Breaches of workplace policies and standards including safety
- Employee’s after hours conduct
- Undertaking initial behaviour change conversations
Bullying and Harassment
- Workplace Bullying
- Harassment and Sexual Harassment
- Discrimination
- Prevention, employer response, investigations and employee briefings
Counselling, Discipline and Terminations
- Employee performance, conduct and policy breaches
- Written warnings and termination letters
- Business restructures and redundancies
- Resignations and constructive terminations
Unfair Dismissals, General Protections & Sexual Harassment Claims
- Employer response to legal claims
- Fair Work Commission and Australian Human Rights Commission representation
Workplace Investigations – Professional and Confidential
- Misconduct & Policy Breaches
- Bullying & Sexual Harassment
- Attitude & Performance Issues
- Safety Breaches
- Workplace Culture Concerns
Employment Contracts Templates
Part 1 includes terms and conditions for different employment types – Award, Casual, Permanent, Casual, Temporary, Supervisors and Salaried/Managers
Part 2 is the Standard Terms and Conditions attached to Part 1
Once purchased prepaying clients will be sent any future updates to any of the documents at no charge. More info.
Policies, Procedures & Code of Conduct – Tailored or Templates
Hunter Employee Relations can develop a range of policies and procedures for your workplace tailored to your specific business requirements.
We also have an Essential Policies and Procedures Package which includes a comprehensive Code of Conduct, all NES Leave Entitlements, an Employee Grievance Policy, a Bullying and Harassment Policy (‘Respect at Work’) and a basic Work Health and Safety policy suited to a low-risk work environments.
The above templates can be purchased as a value package. Once purchased (prepaid) clients will be sent any future updates to any of the documents at no charge. More info.
Enterprise Agreements
Hunter Employees Relations can draft, update, negotiate and seek Fair Work approval for your workplace Enterprise Agreement. Please call Michael to discuss whether such an Agreement is suitable for your organisation.
Hunter Employee Relations - User Friendly Guides
- Employer Guide Workplace Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination
- Position descriptions - generic templates for small business
- Employer Guide - Payslip & Record Keeping Requirements
- Recruitment guide for small employers
Available at no charge to clients. More info.
Employee Relations Update - Newsletter
A weekly update written for HR personnel and those who prefer more in-depth analysis on relevant Fair Work Commission and Federal Court workplace decisions.
The first ER Update of the month (Monthly Review) provides an update on Government legislative changes and Fair Work Commission test cases with broader impact. Check it out here
“what do I need to know, does it affect my business, when does it happen”
Management Employee Relations Essentials - Newsletter
Sent our fortnightly the ER Express provides a high-level plain English summary of the Monthly Review and the key learnings from relevant Fair Work Commission and Federal Court decisions. An easy way to keep yourself up to date if you don’t have much time.
Subscribe by emailing [email protected] indicating which newsletter you prefer or jump on Linkedin and join either/both newsletter.
Hunter Employee Relations Onsite Training
Hunter Employee Relations undertakes the following onsite workshops:
- What Is Bullying and Harassment – for employees
- Prevention and Responding to Bullying and Harassment for Supervisors and Managers
Contact Michael to discuss workshop durations and delivery options.
Hunter Employee Relations Online Training Modules - Under development
- Basic Employee Relations for Managers
- Bullying and Harassment – Employee Briefings
- Bullying and Harassment – Prevention and Response for Supervisors and Managers
- Difficult Workplace Conversations - for Supervisors and Managers