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Introduction to Employment Law
Employment law touches almost every part of working life. This course helps you understand the key legislation that shapes the employee-employer relationship and gives you the confidence to recognise your obligations, spot potential risks and support fair, compliant workplace practices.
2 Days
What to expect
Workplace legislation forms the foundation for how organisations hire, manage and support their people. This course introduces the key elements of employment law and explains how they apply in real organisational settings. You will explore which laws govern different aspects of work, from the Fair Work Act to equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety.
You will learn how to distinguish between employment types, understand the rules around contracts and terminations and navigate areas such as enterprise agreements and industrial relations. The program also helps you identify where your organisation may be falling short of legislative expectations and how to address those gaps constructively.
With a focus on practical understanding, you will develop an action plan tailored to your context and strengthen your ability to communicate clearly about HR and compliance issues. You will also have the opportunity to build valuable networks with others working in HR and employment-related roles.
Is this course for you
This course is ideal for HR practitioners, managers, office administrators, and anyone responsible for overseeing or advising on HR functions within their organisation.
This course is suited to individuals who want to:
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strengthen understanding of core HR functions
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oversee HR processes with confidence and accuracy
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provide effective HR advice and support
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support compliant and effective people management practices
What you will explore
By the end of this training course, you should be able to:
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Explore key legal requirements such as the Fair Work Act, including contracts, terminations, agreements and workplace rights
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Identify where your organisation may not be meeting legislative expectations
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Develop a practical plan of action to strengthen compliance
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Build connections within the HR and legal community
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