In Episode 117, Jim Babalis invites Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Rem Richards to discuss a common query – Working with Children’s Checks.  Discussion includes the origin of Working with Children Checks, underpinning legislation, the definition of direct contact with a child, and when it is appropriate to require existing and prospective employees to have a valid check.

Discussion starts at the 1.07 time mark.

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In Episode 116, Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis is joined by Workplace Relations Advisor James Farrugia to discuss the Mental Health EBA.

Discussion starts at the 2.19 time mark.

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In Episode 115, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant, Emma Scott invites James Farrugia to discuss Social Media and it's impact on employee relations in the workplace. Discussion includes the history of social media, its link to employment and an analysis of case history taking into account one of the first major social media cases for employment regarding Facebook and a more recent decision of the FWC. Find out more in Episode 115.

Discussion starts 2:40 time mark.

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In Episode 113, VHIA Workplace Relations Legal Officer, Jim Babalis invites Workplace Relations Consultant, Lexi Roso to discuss the serious importance of OHS Duties. This week, Jim gives a full explanation of OHS duties for a range of parties involved, and what the consequences of non-compliance are. Find out more about how OHS Duties cover all industry groups and which Duties are most prevalent for VHIA members.

Discussion starts at the 2.05 time mark.

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In Episode 111, Emma Scott and Lexi Roso discuss the Advanced Practice Structure that was introduced in the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2016 - 2020.

Discussion starts at the 1.50 time mark.

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In Episode 110, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss the preparation of the log of claims for the upcoming Nurses and Midwives Agreement negotiations. They outline the key themes that will underpin the log of claims that will be submitted to the Department.

Discussion starts at the 2.23 time mark.

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In Episode 109, Stuart McCullough and Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Emma Scott discuss police checks, criminal history and employment.

Discussion starts at the 2.52 time mark.

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In Episode 108, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Emma Scott joins Workplace Relations Legal Officer Jim Babalis to discuss the managing permanently injured employees and return to work obligations.

Discussion starts at the 2.28 time mark.

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In Episode 107, Workplace Relations Consultation Maria Kopilas joins Yunbin Lin to discuss the Victorian Stand Alone Community Health (Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists) Enterprise Agreement 2018 – 2022. The pair discuss important points for consideration under implementation, as well as other changes within the agreement worth noting.

Discussion starts at the 2.08 time mark.

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In Episode 106, James Farrugia, Workplace Relations Advisor makes his podcast debut with Yunbin Lin. The pair go in depth with respect to the recently approved general dentists’ enterprise agreements in community health. They discuss important points for consideration under implementation, as well as other changes within the enterprise agreement.

Discussion starts at the 2.40 time mark.

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