This section includes a range of information focusing on current trends, changes within the industry and other related news specific to Human Resources. The information contained here will be updated on a regular basis so be sure to keep visiting.
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HR Related Templates Being experienced HR professionals, The Clarity Group has access to range of templates specific to the HR function of any business. Below you will find a number of templates that are free to download. To do so, simply click on the title listed.
The following templates can be purchased from The Clarity Group for a nominal fee. Purchases can be organized by calling us on 9593 2990.
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- Competency Based Interview Questions
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- HR Policy & Procedure Checklist
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Useful Websites
click on the topic area below to be redirected to the relevant table
Awards, Wages & Industrial Relations: these websites include pay scales, up to Awards and other minimum standards of employment.
Employer Obligations: these websites contain information relating to your rights as an employer and what you need to provide to your employees (including Equal Opportunity, Sexual Harrassment details, record keeping and so on).
HR Policies & Procedures: essential policies and procedures that all business need to have in place. These protect both the employer and the employee.
Professional Associations: organisations specially related to HR Professionals and Management.
Running a Business: websites that include tools, current trends, training programs, and resources required to assist with the successful running of any business.
Visa Sponsored Employees: a range of sites which outline the process involved in recruiting and hiring overseas workers including how to check the validity of their visas etc.
Awards, Wages & Industrial Relations
Australian Fair Pay Commission
An independent body responsible for setting and adjusting federal minimum and classification of wages.
www.fairpay.gov.au |
Australian Government Workplace Ombudsman
This website outlines your rights and obligations in terms of minimum pay rates and conditions; time and wages record-keeping; rules about agreement making and so on.
www.wo.gov.au |
Australian Industrial Relations Commission
The AIRC is an independent, national tribunal that provides information relating to employment issues including unfair and unlawful dismissal, industrial action and dispute resolution.
www.airc.gov.au |
Awards
The Workplace Authority has responsibility for providing advice, assistance, information and education on workplace agreements made under the Workplace Relations Act 1996. On this site you can search for agreements, awards, and pay scale summaries.
www.workplaceauthority.gov.au |
Calculating Termination Payments
A useful link that will assist you in determining employment termination payments.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
Eligible Termination Payments
Information relating to ETPs including approved early returement schemes, redundancy payments and the tax treatment of ETP components.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
Employee Allowances
What can and cannot be included as an employee allowance and how they are treated from a tax perspective.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
Fringe Benefits Tax
Information, forms, and instructions relating to FBT.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
Superannuation
Key superannuation information provided by the Australian Tax Office. This website also includes information relating to your obligations as an employer and available tools and resources such as online calculators for employee termination payments and superannuation guarantee contributions.
www.ato.gov.au/super/ |
Tax Tables
Up to date tax tables so that you can calculate how much tax you should be taking out of your employee's wages.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
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Employer Obligations
Australian Government Workplace Ombudsman
This website outlines your rights and obligations in terms of minimum pay rates and conditions; time and wages record-keeping; rules about agreement making and so on.
www.wo.gov.au |
Australian Tax Office – Employer Information
Useful links that will assist employers to meet their Commonwealth tax and superannuation obligations. Some topic areas include employment termination payments, determining whether you should classify a new starter as an employee or contractor, allowances and tax tables.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harrassment
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission - A body focusing on ensuring everyone is treated equally. This website also outlines your responsibilities as an employer in ensuring your office is free from discrimination and harassment.
www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au |
Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harrassment
Australian Human Rights Commission - A body focusing on ensuring everyone is treated equally. This website also outlines your responsibilities as an employer in ensuring your office is free from discrimination and harassment.
www.hreoc.gov.au |
Occupational Health & Safety
National OH&S Commission - Promotes best practice in OH&S and seeks to improve workers compensation arrangements and the return to work of injured employees.
www.nohsc.gov.au |
Privacy
Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner - An independent office which has the responsibility of ensuring the Privacy Act is maintained. This website outlines your responsibility as an employer.
www.privacy.gov.au |
Work Safe
Previously the Victorian WorkCover Authority, Work Safe manages Victoria’s workplace safety system to avoid injury from occurring in the workplace, and to aid in the return to work of those injured in the workplace. This website also lists your obligations as an employer.
www.workcover.vic.gov.au |
Workplace Rights & Responsibilities
Office of Workplace Rights Advocate - Supports and promotes fair and cooperative workplace practices in Victoria. The OWRA educates and consults with employees and employers about their workplace rights and responsibilities. They also investigate illegal, unfair or inappropriate industrial relations practices.
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/LANDING
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HR Policies & Procedures
Employee or Contractor?
A useful link that will help you determine if you should clasify a new starter as an employee or contractor.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=
001/003/079 |
Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harrassment
Australian Human Rights Commission - A body focusing on ensuring everyone is treated equally. This website also outlines your responsibilities as an employer in ensuring your office is free from discrimination and harassment.
www.hreoc.gov.au |
Occupational Health & Safety
National OH&S Commission - Promotes best practice in OH&S and seeks to improve workers compensation arrangements and the return to work of injured employees.
www.nohsc.gov.au |
Sexual Harrassment Code of Conduct
A Quick Guide to effectively prevent and respond to sexual harassment – this site includes PDF documents that can be downloaded.
http://www.humanrights.gov.au/sexualharassment/
employers_code/ |
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Professional Associations
Australian Human Resources Institute
The professional association for HR professionals.
www.ahri.com.au |
Australian Institute of Management
An organisation that provides management education and training, professional development and information services. This website also has a link to their bookshop which sells business related books and resources.
www.aimvic.com.au |
Life Relocation
A leading Australian based independent full service relocation services company providing global mobility services and consultancy to international corporations and individuals.
www.liferelocation.com.au |
Recruitment & Consulting Services Association Ltd
Professional association for the recruitment industry.
www.rcsa.com.au |
Six Figures International
The premium job site for six figure salary earners. Businesses advertising their jobs on this site enjoy a direct channel to top talent across all industries and professions.
www.sixfigures.com.au |
Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (VECCI)
A non-government body representing business in Victoria. VECCI provide a range of services including employer briefings on changes to legislation, a phone enquiry service, workplace and business training, research and policy development and other resources.
www.vecci.org.au |
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Running a Business
Australian Industry Group
AIG provides practical information, advice and assistance to help members run their businesses more effectively. It specifically focuses on issues emerging in government at policy level.
www.aigroup.asn.au |
CCH Australia
A provider of information services and resources relating to all facets of business. CCH provide a wide range of resources you can purchase, summaries of current issues in the news relating to business and a free newsletter you can subscribe to.
www.cch.com.au |
Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (VECCI)
A non-government body representing business in Victoria. VECCI provide a range of services including employer briefings on changes to legislation, a phone enquiry service, workplace and business training, research and policy development and other resources.
www.vecci.org.au |
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Visa Sponsored Employees
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