top of page

HR: The Fair Work Act &
Workplace Behaviour

What does the program do for you and your team?

We strongly believe in individual rights and responsibilities. However it’s more than just about the law. As we hold qualifications in educational neuroscience, HR, and business administration, we see a direct correlation between positive cultures, high performance, and innovation – and the degree of trust and safety present in an organisation.

​

Part of that trust and safety is achieved when people are clear on their rights and responsibilities, when the expectations are clear, and when we see people acting in a fair and professional way.

And quality training providing knowledge of the legislation framework builds a scaffold to support that. 

​

So why run formal training around key fair work rules? Because it;

  • provides clear expectations and direction

  • supports compliance with the law and internal policies

  • maintains consistent behaviours and standards

​

  • drives a positive culture

  • minimises risk – financial, legal, and cultural

  • supports health & safety and mental health initiatives

  • reinforces diversity and inclusion practices

​

And…it’s the law, it’s part of leadership, and it’s the right thing to do.

What does the program cover?

This is an introduction to the Fair Work Act and covers some of the more common or impactful questions or challenging areas.

​

The key points covered are;

​

  • Raising awareness of the legislation

  • Identifying your rights and responsibilities

  • Explore important common topics

    • D&I

    • Discrimination

    • Harassment

    • Bullying

  • Review the latest amendments to the Fair Work Act

  • Simple steps you can take to support the Act

The Law Keps Changing

Several key amendments have been made to the Fair Work Act in the past few years and it’s vital that both employers and employees remain up to date on their rights and responsibilities.

 

Some of the changes which have occurred more recently include;

  • Increased penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and payslip obligations

  • All employees have the right to access unpaid family and domestic violence leave each year

  • Up to 12 months’ unpaid parental leave for parents who experience stillbirth or death of a child

  • New flexible unpaid parental leave entitlements

  • Compassionate leave applies to when an employee or their partner has a miscarriage

  • Casual employees have a clearer defintion, must be provided with a government approved information sheet, and have the right to access a formal pathway to become permanent full or part-time workers.

  • Sexual harassment is now a category of serious misconduct, which can result in instant dismissal and is a valid reason for general dismissal

bottom of page