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Industrial Relations Advisory Group (formerly Biz Momentum

pip — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:32:16 +0000

Biz Momentum has moved offices and is now called the Industrial Relations Advisory Group Pty Ltd.

Address: Level 1, Suite 15, 2962 Logan Road, Underwood Qld 4122.

Telephone: 07 3341 8696

We have clients in all states and territories of Australia.

www.industrialrelationsadvisory.com.au

Practical Human Resource Short Training Courses for Business Owners

pip — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:06:44 +0000

In conjunction with the National Institute of Accountants and Biz Momentum we are conducting the following seminars in Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.

Place	Date	Time	Topic

Brisbane	31^st January 2011	11-12 (1 hour)	Paid Parental Leave
Brisbane	31^st January 2011	1pm – 4.30pm	Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update
Tasmania – Ulverstone	3^rd February 2011	1pm – 4.30pm	Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update
Tasmania – Hobart	4^th February 2011	8.40am – 12.10	Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update
Sydney	8^th February 2011	8.30am – 12.00	Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update
Sydney	8^th February 2011	1pm – 4.30pm	Effective Termination of Employment
ACT	9^th February 2011	8.30am – 12.00	Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update
ACT	9^th February 2011	1pm – 4.30pm	Effective Termination of Employment
Brisbane	23^rd February 2011	9.00am – 12.00	Difficult People, Grievances & Performances Appraisals
Brisbane	23^rd February 2011	13.00 – 16.00	Effective Termination of Employment
Webinar	24^th February 2011	12.00-2.30	Fair Work Update
Sydney	30^th March 2011	8.30 – 12.00	Understanding Employee Obligations
Sydney	30^th March 2011	1.00 – 4.30pm	Workplace Policies and Procedures – what you need and how to write them.
Brisbane	5^th April 2011	1.00 – 4.30pm	Understanding Employee Obligations
Brisbane	31^st May 2011	1.00 – 4.30pm	Workplace Policies and Procedures – what you need and how to write them.

For further information and to register for these events please visit the NIA on www.nia.org.au

International Assignments – Human Resources, Company Recoveries and Coaching

pip — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:02:35 +0000

While Biz Momentum operates Australia wide we do undertake International assignments. We have experience working in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, USA and other countries.

We also provide coaching and mentoring for senior management and specialists alike by telephone and Skype.

Accountants and Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

pip — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:52:56 +0000

Accountants are increasingly finding themselves subject to complaints and litigation from employees.

Phil Lye managing Director of Biz Momentum is a qualified accountant (now not in practice) and is a well respected HR/IR Specialist assisting many businesses Australia wide. We have assisted many Accountants and their clients.

W can assist you whatever your requirements are: grievance, job descriptions, employment agreements, policies and procedures and much more. We understand accounting. Call us today and see how we can assist you

(T) 61 7 3349 5662 (M) 0409 002 365 (E) info ( a t ) biz – momentum (d o t ) com

pip — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:41:46 +0000

There are two main areas that affect an employee due to the current flood situation:

Unable to get to work because of flooding; an
Able to get to work however unable to perform their duties.

There are a number of key issues to look at from Industrial Instruments and Modern awards. As this is not a straight forwards matter we encourage you to contact us and take advice. We will assist you with the correct solution so that you fulfil your employment obligations and no breach the law.

(T) 61 7 3349 5662 (M) 0409 002 365 (E) info ( a t ) biz – momentum (d o t ) com

Emergency Service Leave

pip — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:26:18 +0000

Emergency services leave is part of the entitlement to ‘community services leave’ that appears in the National Employment Standards (NES). The relevant sections of the Fair Work Act 2009 are ss108–112.

A permanent full-time or part-time employee is entitled to be absent from work to attend an ‘eligible community service activity’, which includes a ‘voluntary emergency service activity’.

The emergency service activity is eligible if the following conditions are met:

The activity involves dealing with an emergency or natural disaster — floods meet this requirement, as do bushfires, major storm damage and major accidents.
The employee engages in the activity as a volunteer (although he/she may still receive an honorarium, gratuity or similar type of ‘payment’).
The employee is a member of a ‘recognised emergency management body’. This is defined as a body set up as part of a government-prepared plan for coping with emergencies or disasters, and whose main functions involve rescue, securing public safety, protecting property or otherwise responding to an emergency/disaster.
Either the emergency service organisation requested the employee to take part in the emergency service activity or, if no request was actually made, it would have been reasonable to expect a request to be made if possible to do so.
The organisation is otherwise prescribed by Regulations to be eligible.

Absence from work that is covered includes the following:

the period of actual engagement in dealing with the emergency
reasonable travelling time to and from the site of the emergency
reasonable rest time to allow the employee to recover from the activity.

Source BSW Business Chamber

The New Years resolutions your business must make to protect and mnimise risk

pip — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:07:16 +0000

The New Years resolutions your business must make”

1. Review your policies and procedures and ensure they are up to date and that you have all the documents you need.

2. Update you employment agreements for remuneration and conditions inline with current legislation.

3. Ensure you re-induct your employees. We encourage yearly induction so you can prove you employee were up to date and knew your Policies, Procedures and the way you want things done.

4. Ensure your Occupational Health & Safety is up to date and employees reinduced and conduct risk assessment tests in the workplace.

Call Biz Momentum for assistance in any of these areas oh 61 7 3349 5662 or +61 409 002 365 or email at info ( a t ) biz – momentum (dot) com

Biz Momentum serving and working Australia wide

Updating Restraints of Trade

pip — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:14:11 +0000

Many employers use this time of the year to finalise employee remuneration, incentives, bonus and other benefits.

This is an ideal time to ensure that your employment agreements are up to date and that your restraint of trade clauses are in line with current court rulings.

Many employers mistakenly think they are protected only to find out that their employment agreements contained restraints that were invalid, to broad, no specific to the industry or position and leave the employer and their confidential information ‘at risk and exposed’

Have your agreements reviewed in order to give you peace of mind and the comfort that they are documents capable of protecting your valuable business assets.

We at Biz Momentum can assist you. Email info ( a t ) biz – momentum dot com or telephone 61 7 3349 5662 or alternatively 0409 002 365. Operating Australia wide

Private Equity and Capital for Small Business

pip — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:56:00 +0000

Biz Momentum is pleased to announce its latest joint venture with leading private equity firm, the Private Equity Gateway Group (PEGG). With over $210M in transactions in the last 15 months, Biz Momentum, together with PEGG, is looking for small to medium sized businesses wanting to access capital markets.

If you are interested, please contact Biz Momentum today.
Info ( a t ) biz – momentum . com or 07 3349 5662 –servicing Australia wide.

Fair Work Compliant Associate Agreements

pip — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:48:21 +0000

Biz Momentum has written a number of Associate Employment Agreements that are compliant with Fair Work Modern Awards.

Modern Awards for Chiropractors do not allow percentage of fees payments to Associates however Biz Momentum has written agreements that can achieve the same outcome for your business and Associates.

For further information please contact Biz Momentum on info ( AT ) biz – momentum . com or contact us on 07 3349 5662. We work with Chiropractors in all states and territories of Australia.