EMPWR Solutions & Services

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How compliant would your business be if the  Fair Work Ombudsman did a random audit of your workplace? 

Whether you're an existing business wanting to do a human resources & workplace check or a new business and not sure where to start - EMPWR Solutions can help! 

Our specialist team has extensive knowledge of modern awards and employment laws and can review your HR and workplace practices and documents to see how compliant your business really is. 

When EMPWR Solutions conducts a HR Review for your business we will: 

• Determine the correct modern award & classification level for each person
• Advise you of the corresponding minimum pay rate for each award covered role
• Assess your application & interpretation of the award 
• Review employment contracts, workplace policies + more 
• Provide you with a comprehensive report setting out our findings, risks & recommendations for compliance and/or best practice tips. fair work act

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS 

We will expertly advise you on & draft employment contracts that protect your business, set clear expectations for staff and comply with any legislative and/or industrial instrument requirements.

We can provide you with contracts suitable for all employees, from juinor and casual employees, through to managers &senior executives. 

EMPWR contracts are drafted with you in mind. They comply with employment laws, are straight forward to customise & are drafted in such a way that you can use the templates in future. 

POST EMPLOYMENT RESTRAINTS

In an employment context post employment restraints seek to protect an employer's business by protecting confidential information & preventing employees from engaging in a range of competitive activities during & after their employment. 

Our experience means we can advise individuals & businesses on potential issues that arise with restraints as well as effective and enforcable obligations. fair work act

Don't terminate an employee's employment without seeking advice first from EMPWR. 

Fair Work and employment laws are there to protect employees who have been unfairly dismissed or treated adversly in some way. EMPWR is here to provide solutions in managing underperforming staff and to support your business with a compliant process to minimise the potential risk of a claim being made against the organisation and key decision makers. 

The EMPWR team is your human resources go to as we will work with you to understand your desired outcome and explain the steps that should be taken to reduce and manage potential risks. We will partner with you to achieve the best outcome, a more productive workplace, and alleviate some of the stress that goes with the territory. 

REDUNDANCY 

Whether your business plans to make one person or many people redundant due to structural changes, the EMPWR team can assist. Our depth of knowledge & business acumen means we can partner with you to manage inherent risks when making major workplace changes & prepare relevant documentation for staff. 

Not sure what to do or want to talk through your approach, contact the 

EMPWR team to  discuss our services and solutions. 

Workplace policies set out the organisation's expectations around behaviour & conduct. There are numerous benefits of having policies in place. Well drafted policies: 

• Ensures employees understand what is acceptable & unacceptable in the workplace
• Sets out clear process & procedures 
• Helps create a more informed & effective workforce
• Can be relied on to performance manage and dismiss an employee for non-compliance or as evidence when defending a claim. 

EMPWR will take the time to understand your business & what you want to achieve. We recommend & can draft policies for your workplace on: 

• Conduct
• Respect @ Work - discrimination, bullying & harassment 
• Grievance 
• Performance Management & Dismissal 
• Leave 
• Communication eg. internet, email, social media, mobile phone use
• Workplace Health & Safety eg. alcohol & drugs, non-smoking
• Remote work 
• Plus many more 

Another policy solution is a Team Member Handbook. This document is a one-stop for employees and businesses alike as it contains all essential policies. 

You can also engage EMPWR to deliver customised training to ensure life is brought to your policies & your team is EMPWRed. 

Contact us to arrange a conversation & quote about policies & training. 

Managing people & preparing supporting documentation can be time consuming. EMPWR Solutions is here to take care of all your HR & workplace documents so you can get with what's important to your business. 

In addition to drafting employment contracts and policies and procedures EMPWR Solutions' skilled consultants can draft a varity of materials such as: 

• letters to employees about wage variation, workplace change etc 
• performance management meeting notification & warning letters
• dismissal & redundancy letters
• transfer of business notification 
• various forms eg. Employee Information, Leave Application, Agreement to Cash Out Annual Leave, Part Time Hours Variation etc 

If you need a form or document developed, but are pushed for time contact EMPWR Solutions & we can prepare it for you. human resources

EMPWR Solutions values respect at work and we know you do too. 

Having a framework that suports diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect at work and the prevention of culturally and socially inappropriate conduct fosters productive and respectful workplaces. 

EMPWR Solutions can provide you with a suite of respectful workplace policies covering DIB, sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination. We can also delivery supporting respect @ work training to help you discharge your work health and safety and legal obligations. 

In the event a team member makes a complaint or files a claim against the business EMPWR Solutions can conduct an independant & impartial investigation about an employee dispute, bullying, harassment, discrimination, other inappropriate workplace behaviour and conduct, and make findings of fact. Where instructed, we can also provide recommendations and assist with next steps. 

Contact the EMPWR team to help unravel what's happened, navigate the process and action next steps

Employers dealing with COVID-19 issues or sick and injured employees need to navigate a complex web of employment laws, WHS requirements, discrimination and workers compensation laws. We know these laws, and can give you peace of mind as we advise you on all aspects of managing sick and injured employees & COVID related issues. We will explain things in plain English so that you have a better understanding of your obligations & help you manage the situation with practical solutions that you can take to minimise risk, manage the situation and get on wtih business. 

Contact us today for a free no obligation 

15 minute consultation. 

Receiving a claim (eg. unfair dismissal, adverse action, bulling, discrimination or unpaid wages claim) can be upsetting & stressful. The process to defend a claim can also seem daunting & it can be difficult to work out next steps when you're feeling overwhelmed. 

Reach out to EMPWR Solutions soon after receiving notifiction of a claim & we can work with you to: 

• Breakdown the facts of the matter
• Understand risks & liablity 
• Discuss the best approach to take based on our experience & what's happened
• Complete any necessary documention ready to be filed & appear on your behalf. 

If you have received a claim, time is of the essence. Contact EMPWR Solutions direclty & we will discuss options with you.