IR Workshop

Event Type:	HR Workshop

Event Topic:	Award Modernisation: are YOU prepared post 1 Jan 2010?

Event Date:	Thursday, 25 February, 2010

Event Time:	8.30-10.30am

Presenter:	Stephen Booth, Coleman & Greig Solicitors Stephen is a highly experienced employment lawyer and has been practising for over 25 years. His reputation in the area of employment law and his in-depth understanding of the myriad of changes that continue to take place in this complex area of law, has lead to Stephen being a highly sought after presenter, regularly providing employment law training and writing legal commentary for a range of publications.

Venue:	The Graphic Arts Club - 182 Coward Street Mascot

Event Description:	Join us at this highly practical, 2-hour workshop which will provide an insight into how modern awards work and the adjustments employers need to make – particularly in payroll systems and employment contracts – including transitional arrangements for pay-related award terms. Workshop Content Stephen Booth, our presenter and highly experienced employment lawyer will cover: * Which modern awards apply and how do they interact? * Which employees are award-free and what are the implications of that status? * Relating the modern awards to your workplace and reviewing changed content * What changes are necessary to payroll and other practices in your workplace? * How do the transitional arrangements for pay rates, casual loadings and other penalties and allowances work? Tailored to your needs Prior to the workshop, we will ask you to provide some information about your organisation to enable us to address particular issues relating to the awards relevant to your business. Participants will also be given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss specific issues relevant to their business, in a confidential environment. Learning Outcomes * Practical guidance to compliance with modern awards * Sort out the reality from the rhetoric which has surrounded award modernisation * Identify changes significant for your business * Understand the structure, rationale and interaction of contracts and awards Who Should Attend Anyone responsible for the recruitment and staffing decisions of an organisation should attend this session to ensure that they are up to date with the latest developments. Individuals that would benefit include: * Human Resource Directors * Human Resource Managers * Company Secretaries, Financial Controllers and other managers responsible for HR and payroll * Small to Medium Sized Business Owners and Operators * Payroll and Remuneration Managers

Enquiries:	Amanda Bortz Phone: 9317 2333 amanda@recruitmentedge.com.au