Human Resources and Industrial Relations

NEW INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SYSTEM FAIR WORK ACT 2009 MEAT INDUSTRY AWARD 2010 NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS How does it affect me? AMIC MEMBERS You need to read this! Click here for further information

NEW OH&S AND WORKER’S   COMPENSATION  INFORMATION DATABASE AMIC has assembled information and publications on many topics relevant to Members. This can assist members’ knowledge with meeting their HR & IR responsibilities. Members can view this information by clicking here

The AMIC Human Resources and Industrial Relations functions are well resourced with professional staff who can provide comprehensive advice on a broad range of issues. AMIC staff can advise across all aspects of Industrial Relations including Recruitment & Termination, Wages, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety and Workers Compensation.

Key Areas of Advice

Wages and Awards

• Wages calculations, including wages rates, leave and termination payouts
• Interpretation of awards legislation and leave issues
• Enterprise Agreements - assistance with advice, drafting and filing

Human Resources and Industrial Relations matters

• Labour hire, recruitment, termination and discipline matters, including procedural strategies and safeguards against unfair dismissal/unlawful termination allegations and claims
• Traineeships and apprenticeships
• Harassment and discrimination issues
• Dispute resolution
• HR Audits
• Handling Member disputes with Fair Work Australia (FWA) inspectors
• Representing members in industrial courts, including case preparation
• Lobbying government and authorities, including making submissions

OH&S and Workers Compensation

• OH&S and Workers compensation advice, including risk management and return-to-work procedures
• Access to AMIC's Member OH&S/Workers Compensation information database - click here

Service Features

• Inquiries can be handled by phone, email, fax, letter and even include site visits where required
• Basic inquiries are free of charge
• AMIC hosts seminars on various aspects of employment conditions and requirements
• The new Meat Industry Award 2010 replaced the previous three Federal Meat Industry Awards. AMIC was instrumental in the drafting of the new award and is able to provide detailed advice to members - click here.
• AMIC can also advise on the various separate state awards that may still apply in each state (i.e. Sole Traders and Partnerships in WA) until replaced by the new Meat Industry Award 2010 - click here.