Industrial Relations Services

Resolving Wage & Dismissal Claims or Industrial Disputes: SAMS has an excellent record in resolving employees Wage and Dismissal claims and in helping employers through Industrial Disputes. We provide an honest assessment of your case and work to resolve matters quickly and without fuss. We recommend that you seek our advice before making decisions that may lead to such claims and disputes. ...more

Individual and Collective Industrial Agreements with Employees: Wages are a major business cost so you need to strike the balance between providing attractive wages and conditions for your employees and ensuring your business is competitive and viable. SAMS has a wealth of experience in helping our clients achieve this with employee Agreements at competitive rates. ...more

Understanding the IR Reforms and what they mean for your business: Three different federal IR regimes in as many years, with more to come, makes it essential that you understand your obligations and options. SAMS proven experience and our extensive network of contacts with officials enables us to help you work through, comply with and optimise your position under, the shifting sands of the IR Legislation at federal and state level. ...more

OH&S Advice, Services and Packages

OH&S is increasingly important for all businesses; both in safeguarding employees and in keeping costs down by minimising claims and avoiding the substantial fines (up to $400,000) that now apply. SAMS can advise you on your OH&S obligations and managing claims and we can provide you with effective OH&S programs and packages that meet your obligations and business needs. ...more

Compliance & Enforcement Laws and Accreditation Programs

If you operate trucks or send/receive freight on trucks, your business and the people in it are legally liable for breaches of Mass, Dimension, Load Restraint, Fatigue Management and Speeding laws. You WILL be fined up to $50,000 (companies) or $10,000 (individuals) UNLESS you can PROVE a Reasonable Steps Defence under the Compliance & Enforcement (C&E) laws. SAMS can help you ensure that you comply with the C&E Laws and that you can demonstrate a Reasonable Steps Defence. Our ABC&E range of services and packages include Briefings and C&E assessments, How-to-Guides and ABC&E Implementation Packages. ...more