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Section : Consultation and cooperation in the workplace best practice guide
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk serves as an introduction to the "Consultation and cooperation in the workplace best practice guide," outlining its purpose for managers and employers, the key topics covered, and the importance of consulting with employees and certain independent contractors. It sets the stage for the detailed discussions on best practices, legal requirements, and practical strategies for effective workplace consultation and cooperation that follow in the document.
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This best practice guide is for managers and employers. It explains the advantages of taking a best practice approach to consultation and cooperation in your business. It includes:
- Working at best practice
- Consultation and cooperation in the workplace
- Legal requirement to consult
- Using best practice to support consultation and cooperation in the workplace
- Best practice checklist
- Where to find more information. It also has practical tips and case studies to help you move your business towards best practice. While this best practice guide relates to employees and employers, there may also be a requirement to consult with some types of independent contractors (known as regulated workers) if they are covered by minimum standards orders or guidelines, road transport contractual chain orders or guidelines or a collective agreement with a consultation term. For more information on regulated workers visit fairwork.gov.au/regulated-workers
- What is the primary purpose of the best practice guide mentioned in the text?
- List three key topics covered in the best practice guide.
- Why is it important for employers to consult with employees and independent contractors?
- What legal requirements are mentioned in relation to consultation in the workplace?
- How can best practices support consultation and cooperation in a business setting?
- What resources are provided in the guide to assist businesses in implementing best practices?
- What types of independent contractors may require consultation according to the guide?
- How does the guide suggest businesses can move towards best practice?
- What is the significance of the best practice checklist included in the guide?
- Where can one find more information about regulated workers as mentioned in the text?