Welcome to the homepage of the Industrial Relations department
About Industrial Relations, OHS and Environment
Click the link above to find out about these departments and to contact them.
Recruiting employees
If you have just recruited an employee or an apprentice, or are considering doing so, click the link to find out more.
New Employees
If you have just hired a new employee, there are a few things that you should do before they start work. Click the link to find out what they are.
Wage rates
To find out a wage rate for one of your employees or download a copy of a Wages Guide, click the link.
Leave entitlements 
To find out about the following entitlements and more, click the link above.
- annual leave
- long service leave
- sick leave (personal leave)
- carer's leave
- compassionate leave
- jury service leave
- community service leave
Superannuation
Click the link above to find out about superannuation payments and changes to the superannuation levy
Termination payments
If an employee has resigned or has been terminated, click the link above to find out about what they are owed, how they are calculated and tax rates.
Termination procedure
For information on the termination and warning procedure click the link. Here you will find information that will assist you in:
- conducting a disciplinary meeting
- writting a warning letter
- understanding the warning procedure
- probationary and notice periods
- avoiding unfair dismissal or adverse action claims
Policies
Industrial Relations has a number of policies that you can download, click the link to see the list. Also, find out more about the new Eployee Handbook.
Update
The Update newsletter is available online from the first of each month - two weeks before it is mailed to members. Click the link to view the Update online or to view previous editions.
Record keeping and payslips
Click the link to find out what must be recorded and kept, what must be on a payslip and to see examples of pay slips.
