This team of professionals are up to date on government changes to awards and government regulations relating to Workplace Relations. The MTA Workplace Relation team offers support to MTA Members on Workplace Relations and Industrial Relations issues. “The training was also a networking exercise as I contact the MTA team for advice.” Two important subjects covered were “performance management and disciplinary actions, and awards and classifications” I often refer back to my notes.Īdrienne has applied her learnings within her role from the Workplace Relations training. Everything was helpful within the Workplace Relations course as it was new to me. “We are MTA Members, so I used the MTA as a place to start to look for available training. She explored MTA’s suit of training to get as much training under her belt as possible, so that she could complete her role effectively.

When new to her role as HR and Training Coordinator, Adrienne Crouch of Tatiara Truck & Trailer recognised the importance of training herself. Correct Workplace Relations practices are not only important to businesses for financial reasons empowering employees with the knowledge of what is expected of them can make for a more effective workplace. Over 31,000 applications were submitted to the Fair Work Commission alone in 2018-2019, with 92% of these obtaining an outcome (either resolution or an order) within this period. It is important to note that the Fair Work Commission, courts and tribunals will often rule in favour of an employee or ex-employee if the employer cannot provide evidence to support their argument, as the employer is considered to be in a position of power. Countless cases within the media show small and large organisations that have not set up employee contracts properly, incorrectly applied awards, or that have mishandled performance management and discipline of staff members at great costs to their business. Workplace Relations is an essential, all-encompassing part of running a business.

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