Every year, more and more rural employers are facing legal action for claims of unfair dismissal, under payment of award entitlements and OHS

Responding to these claims is expensive and time-consuming so NSW Farmers' Industrial Association offers you a choice in the membership services you receive:


 
The right cover is essential. IR Essentials offer the full package with all the benefits of basic membership plus a range of enhanced services, including two comprehensive guides covering employment and farm safety
Members choosing this option will receive all of the benefits of the IR Basics package, plus a range of enhanced services.
  • Unlimited telephone advice from qualified Industrial advisors
  • Specialised assistance with the preparation of employment contracts
  • Assistance with Enterprise Bargaining and collective and individual Workplace Agreements
  • Full access to the Industrial Association's website, www.iressentials.com, containing extensive information covering all major rural employment issues, including rates of pay, industrial awards, sample letters and reference materials. It is for the exclusive use of NSW Farmers' Industrial Association members.


  • Extra free copies of the Rural Wage Guide
  • New Farm Employment Guide
  • New Farm Safety Posters
  • Farm Safety Guide
  • Free admission to IR and OH&S seminars
  • Unfair Dismissal and Underpayment of wages package including:
    - Free representation at any conciliation or arbitration proceedings and during the process to address unfair dismissal and underpayment of wage claims
    - Up to the value of $2,500 per claim towards travel, accommodation and other costs for the Association to represent the member
    - Up to $2,500 on a 'dollar-for-dollar' basis towards the settlement of an unfair dismissal claim
    - Up to $5,000 financial assistance.
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      IR Essentials IR Basics
    Unfair Dismissal
    and Underpayment
    of Free Wages Protection Package    		 Free $110 per hour
    Farm Safety Guide Free $88
    Farm Employment Guide Free $88
    Web site, www.iressentials.com Full access Restricted access
    Industrial Seminars Free $55
    Employment Contract Advice Free $110 per contract
    Rural Wage Guide Free Free
    Notification of Award Changes Free Free
    OHS Information Free Free
    Telephone Advice Unlimited 4 consultations
    Safety Poster Full set 1 copy
    Investment Additional $1 Per
    $500 of payroll
    (min $110)    		 Included in full
    Producer
    Membership


    DISCLAIMER - The Executive Committee of the New South Wales Farmers' Industrial Association reserves the right to exercise its discretion in the provision of assistance, including the right to decline assistance or provide assistance on a conditional or other basis. In particular, the Committee may exercise its discretion in cases where a member requests assistance in relation to an issue which was known to the member prior to joining the New South Wales Farmers' Industrial Association.

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