February 28, 2017
Farmers … would your property pass a Fair Work inspection or audit? Are you confident you’re meeting all your legal obligations under the Fair Work Act and awards?
Would your record keeping and employee paperwork pass inspection? What could happen if you sack someone …
If you’re unsure about any of this, an upcoming seminar being held in Kingaroy is for you.
The free seminar has been organised by the State Government, the Queensland Agricultural Workforce Network and industry super fund AustSafe Super.
It aims to help agricultural businesses achieve Fair Work compliance and better manage employment risks.
Australia’s workplace relations are highly regulated with complex laws that every employer must meet.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has high expectations that business owners who employ staff ensure they do so in line with these laws.
The laws do not distinguish or discriminate between small or large workforces, casual or permanent employment, or whether workers are Australians or from overseas.
The Ombudsman has been more active recently, which means that employers are more likely to be inspected or audited.
Targeted campaigns have been exposing widespread non-compliance.
In serious cases, high profile prosecutions had led to large fines, enforceable undertakings and media publicity.
During the half-day seminar farmers will:
- Undergo a risk assessment, effectively “stress testing” their your business against legal requirements
- Learn about their legal obligations under the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant award/s
- Gather information and resources to help with compliance and establish positive practices in the workplace
The seminar will run from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 15, at the Taabinga Room at the DAF Kingaroy Research Station, opposite Kingaroy Airport.
To register, visit the Growcom website
