Workplace Relations resources
Check out our library of resources dealing with workplace relations, leadership and people management.
Watch, listen and learn from experts
Our FREE webinar recordings cover the latest information on changes to workplace relations laws. We cover a range of topics including obligations when hiring independent contractors, and casual workers, plus ways to keep your teams engaged and tips to create a healthy workplace.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Wage & Superannuation Theft: What Employers Need to Know
26 June 2025
WEBINAR
Independent Contractors & the Right to Disconnect: Know Your Obligations
13 June 2025
Tune into this insightful webinar, as our expert presenter unpacks, what the “right to disconnect” means for your business and your obligations when working with independent contractors.
WEBINAR
All You Need to Know About Employing Casual Workers
29 April 2025
Understanding the recent changes to Industrial Relations laws on casual employment, is critical to staying compliant and ensuring fair treatment of casual workers.
WEBINAR SERIES
Closing Loopholes: Key Changes Impacting Your Business
4 March 2025
WORKSHOP
Payroll Tax Workshop
11 July 2024
WEBINAR SERIES
Closing Loopholes: Casual Employment & Independent Contractors
19 June 2024
WEBINAR SERIES
Navigating the Right to Disconnect
4 June 2024
Does the right to disconnect mean you can’t contact your employees on the weekend? What does it mean for your customers and for you as a business leader? Find out in our online Workshop.
WEBINAR SERIES
Closing Loopholes: Navigating the Future of Workplace Relations
25 March 2024
Helping employers understand, navigate and comply with recent changes to the Fair Work Act.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Attracting and Retaining Staff - get great advice and tips
19 March 2024
Join the discussion as our expert panel talk about what businesses can do to attract and retain staff and what it is that staff are looking for in a modern employer.
WEBINAR
Managing Psychosocial Hazards
29 February 2024
Employers need to know about managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace to help keep their people safe.
IR UPDATE
Recent changes in workplace legislation
30 January 2024
Learn how changes to the fair work amendment (closing loopholes) bill 2023 will affect your business.
FREE guides for your business
Whether you’re employing casuals, contractors, managing flexible working requests or looking to hire or fire, we have guides and resources to help you. The guides below focus on the changes introduced to the Fair Work Act by the Closing Loopholes Acts.
Guide to Casual Employment
This free guide gives you the latest information on employing casual workers.
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Employee-Like Workers
When is a gig worker legally become an employee? This guide helps you navigate legal changes.
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Independent Contracting
This guide helps you unpack the differences between independent contractors and employees.
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Regulated Labour Hire Arrangements
There are special rules around labour hire firms. This guide has the latest information to help you.
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Right of Entry
This guide tells you everything about the rights that union delegates have to enter your business.
Road Transport
Special protections apply to contractors in the road transport industry. This guide gives you the facts.
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Work Delegates
Find out about the rights that union delegates have in the workplace and how they are protected.
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Employer Assist templates
One of the biggest challenges businesses can face is managing their people and the compliance that comes with it – it’s time-consuming, can be an unfamiliar task for some, and can expose risks to a business if processes are not managed compliantly.
Australia’s workplace laws are strict and complex, so it’s important that businesses understand their employer obligations and remain compliant.
Employer Assist Premium Subscribers, Corporate and Principal members can access a range of free templates from our Employer Assist service, and other templates and resources are available from our WR Shop.
Employer Assist templates available
- Permanent Employment Contract (award covered)
- Permanent Employment Contract (non-award)
- Casual employment contract
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Position Description
- Leave Policy
- WHS Policy
- EEO, Bullying & Harassment Policy
- Performance Counselling & Discipline Policy
- Code of Conduct (this includes conflict of interest, dress code, workplace behaviour etc)
- Complaint Resolution Policy
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
- Workplace Surveillance Policy
- Privacy Policy
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Looking for more practical advice and resources?
Check out our Workplace Relations Hub, it has all you need to know about managing and leading your people.
Are you a Canberra Business Chamber member? If you have a question and would like personalised workplace relations advice, get in touch with our Employer Assist team on 1300 277 881 or by email.
*Service is available to Business, Corporate and Principal Members. Limits may apply.