Having said that, a number of significant developments in the industrial relations space has and will occur in 2022 and 2023. These changes will likely have a direct impact upon practices and will require consideration/action. 

Some of these matters including:
Having recently formed a Government, the Labor party have promised significant reform in key areas of industrial practice. While the final details are yet to be provided, significant commentary was provided throughout the election campaign which provides a strong indication of the changes likely to be introduced.

The Fair Work Commission has, and will issue a number of critical decisions which will impact upon all practices including the introduction of paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave and increased minimum award rates of pay. 

A recent decision of the High Court has indicated that the terms and conditions contained within an Independent Contractor Agreement will be a primary consideration when determining whether a person is properly considered an employee or contractor. Given the frequent use of the contractor engagement model in the dental profession this decision will have a number of key considerations for the profession; and

The ongoing skills shortage experienced by the profession generally has resulted in candidates increasingly aware of the engagement structures within the dental profession, and the terms of employment offered. We will explore how an effective recruitment process can increase a practices chance of securing and retaining talent in this competitive market.

Please join Tiarne Mitchell, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant with HR Assured who will be exploring these matters and more.
HR Assured is a key industry partner with in depth knowledge of the dental profession and we invite you to attend this event which will also provide any opportunity to meet Tiarne and raise any other HR or workplace relations matters which are of interest to you.

Practice Mangers of Members are welcome to attend either with their member dentist or on their own.

Cost to attend:
Member dentist- $30
Member dentist + practice manager - $40
Practice manger (working for a member dentist) - $30

When: Thursday 30 June 2022
Where: The Alexander Room, 62 King William Road Goodwood SA
Time: 4.30pm - 7.30pm. Drinks and finger food will be provided

This is a ADA member only event. Queries please email [email protected]

This presentation will offer 3 CPD hours (approx.)

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