Human resources support

  • Recruitment and selection
  • HR planning and strategic advice
  • Performance management
  • Policy drafting and implementation

We provide, for a number of small to medium sized businesses, many of the services offered by the human resources team in a large company whilst at the same time providing quality employment law advice when needed.  We only provide this service to a select number of clients to ensure that we can develop a thorough knowledge of the business and a close working relationship with management. Clients can choose to engage us on an ongoing cost effective retainer or to use us when and if issues arise.

We conduct monthly briefings for clients in relation to developments in employment law and strategies for optimizing business performance whilst ensuring compliance with awards and legislation.

Law update : Unlawful discrimination

Adverse action - Warning for employers to document disciplinary action in writing

The recent case of Bayford v MAXXIA Pty Ltd [2011] GMCA 202 demonstrates the broad application of the adverse action provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 and the importance of employers documenting their reasons for any disciplinary action.

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Age Discrimination pay out awarded to 75 year old bus driver

The NSW Administrative Appeals tribunal full bench has recently awarded a 75 year old bus driver $25,323 in compensation after he was dismissed because of his age. The dismissal occurred after a low speed accident involving the bus driver. Prior to this, in 2007, the bus driver had had his hours reduced because he was “getting old” and he was told “that it was time for him to retire”.

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