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Recorded Webinar: Navigating SCHADS and Modern Awards: A Compliance Roadmap for NDIS Providers

Correctly classifying employees under the SCHADS Award is crucial for NDIS providers to ensure compliance, fair pay, and proper working conditions. NDIS providers face significant legal challenges in adhering to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Ind
PRESENTED BY Adrian Barwick Solicitor Director & Accredited Specialist, Employment & Industrial Law - WilliamsonBarwick , Sydney

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About the Webinar

Correctly classifying employees under the SCHADS Award is crucial for NDIS providers to ensure compliance, fair pay, and proper working conditions. NDIS providers face significant legal challenges in adhering to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award and other modern awards. This webinar will clarify these complexities, offering clear guidance on compliance and best practices to ensure legal adherence and operational efficiency. This session will cover:

  • Understanding the SCHADS Industry Award:
    • Correctly classifying employees
    • Broken shift and sleepover allowances
    • Overview of the SCHADS Industry Award and its relevance to NDIS providers.
    • Key provisions and compliance obligations under the SCHADS Award.
    • Common challenges faced by providers in adhering to the SCHADS Award.
  • Modern Awards Explained:
    • Definition and purpose of modern awards in the NDIS context.
    • Key provisions and requirements of other relevant modern awards.
    • Differences between modern awards and enterprise agreements.
  • Navigating Legal Challenges:
    • Identifying and addressing legal risks associated with SCHADS and modern awards.
    • Real-life examples and case studies highlighting common pitfalls.
    • Strategies to ensure compliance with SCHADS and modern award requirements.
  • Best Practices for Legal Compliance:
    • Developing robust policies and procedures to meet legal obligations.
    • Importance of regular legal audits and reviews.

Presented By

Adrian Barwick
Solicitor Director & Accredited Specialist, Employment & Industrial Law, WilliamsonBarwick Sydney, NSW

Adrian was admitted as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 1 December 1995 and has practised almost exclusively in employment and industrial law for over twenty years.

In October 2005, Adrian obtained specialist accreditation from the Law Society of New South Wales in Employment & Industrial Law

Adrian acts for a wide range of private sector, local government, indigenous corporations, not-for-profit employers and senior executives, providing advice and support at every stage of the employment relationship. He has represented many clients in litigated disputes over the years and has appeared as an advocate in the Fair Work Commission, state industrial tribunals and courts, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Federal Court of Australia.

Adrian regularly presents at educational conferences on the topics of employment and industrial law.

Adrian has been peer reviewed in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Employment Lawyer for 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2022, WilliamsonBarwick was recognised by Doyle’s Guide in its Recommended Leading Employment Law Firms category.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for disability service providers. This webinar is for those with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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