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ADA HR FEATURE
Overview of the ADA HR Advisory Service
What can you call about?
ADA HR FEATURE
The world of human resources and employment relations can be difficult to navigate given Australia’s complex industrial relations framework, which is constantly changing. In addition, many practices may not have the scope for dedicated HR staff or consultants. The ADA HR Advisory Service is a service available to all member dentists (practising or retired) and dentistry students, and their authorised representatives. The HR Advisory Service gives you access to immediate employment and industrial relations advice, provided through the telephone advisory service.
WHAT DO WE ADVISE ON?
The HR Advisory Service provides transactional HR advice over the phone on a wide array of matters including: • Performance management • Disciplinary processes • Termination • Discrimination • Bullying and harassment • Employment contract • Employee entitlements and leave • Workplace Health and Safety obligations and compliance • The National Employment Standards and Fair Work Act • Independent contracting and Services and Facilities
Agreements • Long-service leave • Modern Award interpretation • Vaccination mandates and COVID-19 questions as they relate to employment
This advice is all provided verbally over the phone and does not generally extend to written advice, although we may email you additional information and resources.
WHAT IS OUT OF SCOPE?
The ADA HR Advisory Service is not able to assist with patient issues or advise on industry practice or regulations. Taxation, detailed superannuation and financial advice are also out of scope for the HR Advisory Service.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Although written advice is not provided through the HR service, ADA members also have access to a number of templates on the HR Hub, including performance improvement plans, policies and leave application forms. Members also have access to a number of fact sheets and contract templates, including employment contracts, independent contractor agreements and SFA templates. The HR Advisory Service is able to support members in understanding specific terms and provisions of contracts. It is recommended that members email a copy of the contract with any specific questions about clauses or terms within a contract to the HR Advisor Service, and a consultant can then call them back to discuss their queries. The HR Advisory Service cannot, however, advise members as to whether an offer within a contract (such as remuneration) is reasonable and if you should accept it. A full contract review is also not available through the HR Advisory Service but can be performed on a fee for service basis.
If you have any questions about the ADA HR Advisory Service or have any HR matters you would like to discuss please call the ADA HR Advisory Service on 1300 232 462.
Examples of questions:
Some examples of questions the HR Advisory Service can answer include: • Can you explain how the restraints in clause 15.1 work? • What am I entitled to in an SFA agreement? Some examples of questions the HR Advisory Service cannot answer are: • Are you able to review this contract and let me know if anything is missing? • Is this contract reasonable?
OTHER SERVICES
The ADA HR Advisory service also regularly assists the ADA in presenting HR focused webinars and produces monthly articles on relevant and timely HR topics.
How can you contact the HR Advisory Service?
The ADA HR Telephone Advisory Service is available between 8:30am and 6pm AEST Monday to Friday on 1300 232 462 or via email at hrhotline@ada.org.au
AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES
The ADA HR Advisory Service can only provide advice to ADA members and those who they have authorised to call on their behalf. Members can complete an authorised contacts form, which the HR Advisory Service can provide upon request to enable someone to call on their behalf. February’s New Practitioner study club was a huge success.
The following experts joined the study club to talk about all things related to paediatric dental sleep medicine. • Clin. Prof Shyan Vijayasekaran, ENT and President Australia and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology • A. Prof Sanjivan Kandasamy, Orthodontist,
Associate Editor for the American Journal of
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, author of “TMD and Orthodontics” • Dr Adelaide Withers, Respiratory and Sleep
Paediatrician at Perth Children’s Hospital,
Telethon Kids Institute and currently completing her PhD.
The next NPP will be on Friday, April 8.
Book online at adawa.com.au
Bunnings Trade has all ADAWA members covered.
Bunnings Trade and ADAWA are delighted to announce a partnership which gives you the opportunity to join the Bunnings Trade PowerPass Membership Program or link your existing PowerPass account to access a range of exclusive benefi ts.
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ADAWA works closely with a number of partners and affiliates, resulting in strong relationships with like-minded organisations and associations. We also work with partners to provide member benefits for ADAWA members, including discounts on advantageous products and services.
BUNNINGS TRADE
Bunnings Trade and ADAWA are delighted to announce a partnership which gives you the opportunity to join the PowerPass Membership Program.
To sign up or link your existing PowerPass account, please contact OrganisationsWA@bunnings.com.au
WA ENERGY
Local company WA Energy is stepping up to offer ADAWA members big discounts on dental practice energy bills. ADAWA members are eligible for new energy pricing and to have smart solar installed for $0 upfront. Email sales@wa.energy or call 08 6141 3252.
VPG
Boutique commercial property company, VPG Property, is partnering with ADAWA to look after our members’ business and personal property needs. VPG Property is offering a free initial property consult to ADAWA members. vpgproperty.com.au
INVEDENT
ADAWA wants to support your practice with an easy to use and easy to implement system that enables you to manage your supply ordering and stock hassle-free. That’s why you’ll get 10% off Invedent as an ADAWA member. Visit invedent.com
ONDA
As one of ADAWA's valued corporate partners, ONDA provide timesaving services to our members, which are tailored to the busy dental professional. Until the end of the financial year, ONDA are offering our members a 15% discount on all new sign-ups to their financial admin services.
Contact george@ondagroup.com.au to book your free consultation.
AMA FINANCE
ADA members are eligible to receive up to $2,000^ cashback on top of the cashback offer from the bank or lender (if eligible) on home loans successfully settled between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022.
Phone 1800 262 346 or email info@amafinance.com.au
to find out more.
HIF Corporate Program
cover each year when premiums are paid by direct debit. Visit hif.com.au/adawa and use the access code ADAWA
