Workplace Relations

Since the introduction of the new Federal Government workplace relations legislation the AHA
Workplace Relations team has dealt with a 300 per cent increase in demand for employment
relations advice, including representation on unfair dismissal claims and underpayment of wages
claims.

The AHA is meeting the demand from its members for advice and clarification on the many changes
to the workplace environment.

The AHA provides extensive workplace relations services. Members of the AHA can obtain advice
and representation on workplace relations matters.

The service includes advice on:

Wage increases for employees covered by State legislation prescribed by awards through the

West Australian Industrial Relations Commission and for Constitutional Corporations covered by

Fair Work Act.

• These increases impact upon:
• Full-time, part-time and casual rates of pay,
• Over-time rates,
• Penalty rates,
• Split shifts allowances
• Laundry Allowances
• Location Allowances
• Other Allowances

Award interpretation on all hospitality awards such as:

• Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010
• Restaurant Industry Award 2010
• Hotel & Tavern Worker’s Award
• Clerks (Hotel, Motels & Serviced flats) Award
• Federal Liquor & Accommodation Industry – Hotels Resorts & Gaming - Managerial Staff Award
• Restaurant, Tearoom & Catering Worker’s Award
• Motel, Hostel, Service Flaps & Boarding House Workers’ Award

All these awards are up-dated from time to time and the Workplace Relations team will keep you
informed of these up-dates as they occur.

The AHA also offers advice on:

• Letters of appointment
• Contracts of Employment
• Procedures and
• Policies such as Alcohol and Drug, Smoking, Dress, Harassment and Code of Conduct.
  

Termination issues - these remain a concern for all employers due to changes in legislation and

the impact of case law on matters such as:

• Procedural Fairness
• Natural Justice, and
• Unfair dismissal and Unlawful Termination

The Workplace Relations team stay abreast of all major cases in the Federal and State Court’s on
a daily basis and provide up-to-date advice and information to our members with representation
where needed. Before terminating an employee, please call us for advice.

Anti-discrimination and Unlawful Termination claims are growing areas of concern since the
introduction of the Federal legislation. The AHA offers expert advice in this area to make your
job easier.

Certified and Australian Workplace Agreements – these are the two main types of agreement
that your business can operate under if your company is a PTY LTD or Incorporated body. The
Workplace Relations team at the AHA can advise your business on the current information
pertaining to these agreements.

Fair Work Act  legislation changes and up-dates are difficult to keep up with when you are running
a business. The AHA’s Workplace Relations Team keep up-to-date with these changes and assist
you to navigate your way through the legislation so you can focus on what is important to you,
your business.

Occupational Health & Safety – no employer can afford to ignore their duty of care to their staff
and patrons. Through our partnering with Worksafe and Workcover, the AHA can inform and assist
your business to meet the requirements of the OH&S legislation.

The Workplace Relations team send an e-newsletter each month to all our members on our
mailing list with up-to-date information on industrial relations matters. This ensures that you receive
information pertinent to your business without having to go looking for it your self. If you aren’t
already on our mailing list, please contact iradmin@ahawa.asn.au