Connecting with Regional Communities
Regional state system seminars
Free regional employment seminars for State system employers
We are excited to offer regional State system employers the opportunity to attend seminars in Albany, Broome, Bunbury and Derby. These workshops will assist small business owners/managers understand their employment obligations under WA State awards and employment laws. This is a great opportunity for employers to ask questions and get practical information on managing staff. Topics covered include record keeping requirements, child employment laws, sub-contractors, casual employment and more. You will walk away with a better understanding of your obligations as an employer and you will take home a free employer pack.
Our presenters have knowledge of employment laws across a broad range of industries and have a good understanding of the challenges facing small business employers. Places are strictly limited!
Broome
When: Wednesday 15 May 2013 – 9:00am to 11:00am.
Where: Conference Room, the Department of Transport, Old Kennedy’s Store, 9 Napier Terrace, Broome (entry via the side entrance)
To book: Contact Margaret Lockyer on 9191 8400 or email margaret.lockyer@commerce.wa.gov.au
Derby
When: Tuesday 21 May 2013 – 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Where: Derby Small Business Centre, Shop 1, 68 Clarendon Street, Derby.
To book: Contact Margaret Lockyer on 9191 8400 or email margaret.lockyer@commerce.wa.gov.au
Albany
When: Thursday 23 May 2013 – 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Where: Lotteries House, 211-217 North Road, Albany.
To book: Contact Kathy Hyde on 9842 8279 or email kathryn.hyde@commerce.wa.gov.au
Bunbury
When: Wednesday 5 June 2013 – 10:30am - 12:30am
Where: 10th Floor, Bunbury Tower, 61 Victoria Street, Bunbury.
To book: Contact Brian Ravenscroft on 9722 2888 or email brian.ravenscroft@commerce.wa.gov.au
Regional national system seminars
During the first half of 2013 Federal Education Officers from Perth will be travelling to regional areas to provide seminars to national system employers on their obligations under the Fair Work Act.
This will be your last opportunity to attend these seminars covering the major components of the Fair Work Act. Feedback from previous participants has been consistently positive and plenty of time is allocated to ask questions.
Visits to regional areas have been scheduled for the following months. Exact dates are still to be finalised for Kalgoorlie and the information will be posted as soon as it is available.
Morawa 1 May 2013 Geraldton 2 May 2013 Karratha 11 and 12 May 2013 Port Hedland 13 May 2013 Kalgoorlie May 2013
To confirm dates for any of the events in your region please contact the Federal Education Officers:
Ruth Crow 9222 7621, 0408 097 609 ruth.crow@commerce.wa.gov.au
Debra Richardson 9222 7680, 0417 137 103 debra.richardson@commerce.wa.gov.au