Understanding Industrial Instruments

November 2020 | Fruit & Vegetable News magazine Our industrial relations system is uniquely Australian. Since the introduction of unions, the 8-hour workday and the minimum wage more than 100 years ago, our system has been ever evolving to strike the best balance...

Managing grievances

July/August 2020 | Fruit & Vegetable News magazine When running a business, it is inevitable that complaints or grievances from workers will come up. When managed poorly, grievances can be stressful, time consuming, costly, and negatively impact employee morale...

Guidelines for using Labour Hire Providers

May/June 2020 | Fruit & Vegetable News magazine Growers all around Australia rely on Labour Hire Providers for the engagement of seasonal workers. Contrary to widespread belief, using a Labour Hire Provider does not entirely release the grower from their legal and...

Managing bullying, harassment and discrimination

March/April 2020 | Fruit & Vegetable News magazine The horticulture industry is lucky enough to welcome workers with diverse backgrounds and experiences that make the industry an interesting and exciting place to work. However, these workers may be vulnerable to...