Events Calendar

• Managing Union Relationships
  Melbourne: 8 February (Sold out); Sydney: 15 February
  In this interactive half-day seminar, Ai Group will explore practical strategies for managing relationships with unions in terms of right of entry under the Fair Work and Work Health and Safety legislation, other provisions in the workplace health and safety legislation which allow union involvement, recruitment and induction, disciplinary action and dispute resolution and consultation. We will share some effective strategies to minimise the risk of unproductive and sometimes damaging relationships with unions and to improve communication with your employees.

• Chain of Responsibility - What are the laws and how to comply
  Kangaroo Point: 9 February
  Ai Group is proud to present an exclusive workshop on Chain of Responsibility (CoR) for businesses other than the traditional transport provider. The seminar intends to demystify the obligations associated with CoR and provide participants with the skills and tools to ensure compliance and best practice.

• Investing in Experience - Managing an Ageing Workforce
  Bendigo: 10 February; Pakenham: 22 February
  In recognition of the direct consequences for business of our ageing workforce, the Australian Industry Group was pleased to work in partnership with the Commonwealth Government to develop Investing in Experience: A practical guide to employing and managing mature age workers. Ai Group has developed this important seminar in support of the guide which brings together experts in workplace relations, occupational health and safety, workforce management and training to provide practical advice on how to manage your mature age workforce.

• New National WHS Laws - Act and Regulations Seminar Combined
  Rowville: 14 February; Brisbane: 14 February (Sold out); Sydney: 15 February;
  Adelaide: 22 February; Melbourne: 28 February;
  If your state/territory is implementing the WHS laws on 1 January 2012, you need to act fast to understand and comply with your obligations. If you operate in one of the delayed jurisdictions, many of the requirements within the Act and Regulations can be applied now, enhancing the management of health and safety in your business. This seminar has been designed to provide you with a practical understanding of the requirements of the Model WHS Act and Regulations and to assist you with practical advice on how to maximise the opportunities provided by these new laws.

• Managing Redundancies in The Fair Work Act Environment
  Rosehill: 16 February; Melbourne: 16 February; Brisbane: 22 February
  A consequence of Australia's current patchwork economy is that many organisations are experiencing a downturn in business. Regrettably, this has forced many companies to reduce employee numbers and make redundancies. Our two-hour Breakfast Briefing provides a practical update on current law and practice.

• Developing Effective Return to Work Programs - Free Half Day Seminar
  North Sydney: 16 February; Albury: 22 February; Wagga Wagga: 23 February
  Newcastle (Cardiff): 28 February; Penrith: 29 February; Merrylands: 6 March
  Liverpool: 8 March; Newcastle (Thornton): 14 March; Wollongong: 15 March
  The safe, early and durable return to work of injured workers relies on participation of the employers, workers, doctors, insurers and other health practitioners. Employers must develop and document policies and procedures to form a Return to Work Program. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the key principles of an effective return to work program and how to develop policies and procedures that achieve results in early return to work and rehabilitation in the workplace.

• Is your Business Adequately Protected? Essential Business Protection Seminar
  Melbourne: 17 February
  Ai Group Legal regularly encounters the frustration of employers facing disputes with senior employees. Issues can range from misusing confidential information, working for competitors, managing misconduct, poor performance and the need to provide procedural fairness, and business restructuring. Managing obligations and entitlements in a senior employee's employment contract are vital in dealing with these issues. In this half day interactive seminar, Ai Group Legal will explore ways employers can overcome difficulties with senior employees by having effective contracts in place.

• FREE Environment Solutions Forum - Energy Efficiency
  Brisbane: 23 February 2012
  This FREE forum will look at alternative energy supplies and energy efficiency opportunities, including funding availability. In addition the forum will also present tools available to better assess the cost effectiveness of your carbon reduction options.

• Managing Hazardous Chemicals
  Melbourne: 23 February
  Managing hazardous chemicals safely requires effective consultation, commitment and resources. Many chemicals are classified as both hazardous substances and dangerous goods. Unsafe use, handling and storage of hazardous chemicals can result in a range of negative outcomes including cancer, skin disease, poisoning, respiratory illness, explosions and fire. A quarter of all Victorian employees regularly use hazardous chemicals such as flammable liquids and gases at their workplace. This seminar will provide you with practical solutions to deal with Hazardous Chemicals at the workplace.

• When The Regulator Knocks
  Newcastle: 17 February; Brisbane: 29 February; Melbourne: 29 February
  Merrylands: 29 February
  Regulators such as the Fair Work Ombudsman, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Department of Environment and Resource Management have powers to enter, inspect, investigate and prosecute your business. Understand the rights and responsibilities for all involved so that, if a workplace regulator knocks on your door, it is a smooth and productive call. In this interactive seminar, Ai Group will explore the procedural steps involved in a workplace regulator making a visit to your business or investigating a complaint.

• Environmental Solutions Workshop - Environmental obligations and energy efficiency opportunities
  Sydney: 8 March
  This FREE interactive workshop aims to assist companies to understand and comply with their environmental legal obligations. In addition the workshop will provide attendees with an understanding of the potential savings available through energy efficiency. The workshop will also include a case study from a leading company that has identified and implemented initiatives which have lead to real and tangible savings. The workshop will also outline Ai Group's new services to assist industry identify and implement energy efficiency projects including the benefits of capturing data and undertaking energy assessments. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to trial Ai Group's new energy efficiency e-learning initiative.

• Managing Absent, Ill and Injured Workers
  Brisbane: 9 March; Adelaide: 21 March; Sydney: 23 March; Melbourne: 27 March
  Managing workers who are absent from work due to illness or injury, or without authorisation, requires carefully balancing the needs of the business and legal rights. There are a wide range of legal issues to navigate including workers' compensation, work health and safety, privacy, discrimination, general protections, and, if an employee's employment is terminated, unfair dismissal. This workshop focuses on assisting participants to effectively and efficiently manage absent, ill and injured workers or, if necessary, lawfully end their employment.

• Enterprise Bargaining 2012
  Melbourne; 14 March; Sydney" 15 March; Brisbane: 20 March; Adelaide: 21 March
  Enterprise bargaining remains uncertain at a time when many companies face difficult economic conditions. A number of enterprise agreements are up for renegotiation and there is an increase in the number of companies who traditionally have not had agreements being approached by unions for the first time. To assist companies, Ai Group has an excellent seminar delivered by very experienced practitioners which will provide practical information and advice.

• Safeguarding of Machinery
  Melbourne: 28 March
  Nearly a quarter of all Victorian workers deal with plant, equipment or machinery in their daily duties. The high risks associated with many types of plant and machinery makes it a major cause of workplace death and injury in Victoria. This Seminar will provide you with solutions to deal with your machine guarding issues.

• Engaging Independent Contractors
  Melbourne: 18 April; Brisbane: 19 April; Sydney: 3 May
  There are pros and cons associated with engaging workers as either independent contractors or employees. Occasionally too, businesses believe that they have afforded themselves more protection than they actually have by purporting to engage workers as independent contractors. Join us at Ai Group for this valuable breakfast seminar.

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