As part of the RCSA’s ongoing commitment to assisting members with business best practise, a range of resource materials have been developed for use in Australia and New Zealand.
State/Territory Gov COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Oct 2021
MEMO
A memo summary of all Australian government mandated vaccine requirements for workers across all States and Territories by industry. Current as at 19th November 2021. This is a gen
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Piece Rates
GUIDANCE
Updated November 2021. This document provides guidance about piece rates as they present especially difficult compliance challenges, which workforce service suppliers can easily fa
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Mandatory Vaccination Letter Template
TEMPLATE
A letter template for RCSA members to use to notify their employees of Government COVID-19 vaccination mandates that apply to them, detailing the implications of non-compliance wit
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Restraint of Trade
This Guidance Note aims to provide essential information that might help members to develop a reasonable professional knowledge about "restraints of trade" and how to avoid involve
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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Victoria
This memo provides details around mandatory COVID vaccinations in Victoria as announced by the Victorian Premier on 1 October 2021.
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NZ Employment Contract - Fixed Term (On-Hire Staff)
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AU Employment Contract - Permanent (On-hire Staff)
COVID-19 Vaccination Status Letter Template (AU)
A letter template that employers can use to request the COVID-19 vaccination status of their employees in Australia.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Status Letter Template (NZ)
A letter template that employers can use to request the COVID-19 vaccination status of their employees in New Zealand.
Cyber Insurance Guide
This guidance note provides information around increased cyber security risks through COVID-19 and how to protect your business against these.
Casual Individual Employment Agreement (NZ)
Sick Leave entitelments increase from 25 July
The Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Act has passed the final hurdle in the legislative process to pass into law. On Monday, 24 May, Royal Assent was received for the cha
Employer Superannuation Contribution
A memo outlining the changes to minimum employer superannuation contributions beginning 1 July 2021.
Increase to Minimum Superannuation Guarantee Payments
A letter template to advise employees of changes to minimum employer superannuation contributions beginning 1 July 2021.
Annual Wage Review 2021
2021 ANZ Client Service Agreement - Master Services Contract
For use with On-Hire & Placement Services. Includes a 20 minute instructional video that assists members to understand how to use, adapt, and implement this template.
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Employment Contract - Casual (Internal Recruitment Staff)
Reviewed 29.03.2021. This Employment Contract template has been developed to assist the user to draft a contract for the employment of employees where those employees are to be emp
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Employment Contract - On-Hire Casual (AU)
Reviewed 29.03.2021. Employment Contract template to assist the user to draft a contract of employment where those employees are to be employed on an on-hire casual basis.
Casual Conversion Letter Template Pack
Casual Conversion letter templates pack: Casual Conversion to Permanent Employment, Acceptance of Casual Conversion Request Letter, Casual Conversion - Offer No
New Zealand Privacy Statement Template
This template Privacy Statement has been designed to educate RCSA Members about their obligations under the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) and Information Privacy Principles (IPP), which ca
Privacy Collection Notification
This document is a template only and does not purport to be an exhaustive statement of all the obligations of a Member in relation to employment or privacy law. Persons using this
Condensed Privacy Policy
This document is a template. That is to say, it is a guide only to the type of Privacy Policy that you might produce for your own organisation.
RCSA Members Involvement with Training Providers
This guidance note provides information around linking with a training provider in accordance with the RCSA Code of Conduct
Linking to a Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Provider
This Guidance Note provides background information about risks of BNPL arrangements and some good practice suggestions, which Members should treat as relevant professional knowledg
WHS Resource Pack (AU)
Includes all Australian WHS documents updated in December 2020. Each document is also available for individual download.
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WHS Resource Pack (NZ)
Includes all New Zealand WHS documents updated in December 2020. Each document is also available for individual download.
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Worker WHS Rights and Responsibilities Information Sheet
Worker WHS Rights and Responsibilities Information Sheet updated December 2020. Applicable to AU only.
On-Hire WHS Health Check (AU)
On-Hire WHS Health Check template, updated December 2020. Applicable to AU only.
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy (AU)
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy (NZ)
Alcohol & Other Drug Policy template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Psychological Health at Work Policy (AU)
Psychological Health at Work Policy template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Psychological Health at Work Policy (NZ)
WHS Policy (AU)
WHS Policy template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
WHS Policy (NZ)
Fatigue Management Policy (AU)
Fatigue Management Policy template.
Fatigue Management Policy (NZ)
Fatigue Management Policy template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Emergency Management First Aid Procedure (AU)
Emergency Management First Aid Proceduretemplate updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Emergency Management First Aid Procedure (NZ)
Emergency Management First Aid Procedure template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Incident Management Procedure (AU)
Incident Management Procedure template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Incident Management Procedure (NZ)
Risk Management Procedure (AU)
Risk Management Procedure template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
Risk Management Procedure (NZ)
WHS Consultation and Issue Resolution Procedure (AU)
WHS Consultation and Issue Resolution Proceduretemplate updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
WHS Consultation and Issue Resolution Procedure (NZ)
WHS Consultation and Issue Resolution Procedure template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
WHS Induction and Training Procedure (AU)
WHS Induction and Training Procedure template updated December 2020. Applicable to both AU & NZ.
WHS Induction and Training Procedure (NZ)
WorkPac Appeal - High Court to review casual employee entitl
WorkPac Appeal - High Court to review casual employee entitlements
Overtime Rates for Casual Employees
16 NOV 2020 - The Fair Work Commission has clarified the application of overtime rates for casual employees across a large number of awards
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Modern Slavery Checklist
The checklist is prepared as a set of pointers about things you might consider, do, or report on in your Modern Slavery Statements and Responses.
NZ Good Practice Guide for the On-Hire Industry
A Good Practice Guide for the On-Hire Industry (New Zealand)
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Modern Slavery Q&A
An extensive and growing Q&A on the topic of Modern Slavery, you can contribute to the questions by emailing info@rcsa.com.au
Modern Slavery Statements & Responses Sample Content
Sample paragraphs you may consider including in a Modern Slavery Statement about the actions taken to assess and address risks of modern slavery in supply chain operations.
RCSA ´Fact sheet’ on SA Labour Hire Licensing
Clarification on SA Labour Hire Licensing in October 2020
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Reference Checking Obligations
What are your reference checking responsibilities? Use this memo in conjunction with the Reference Check Checklist
Reference Check Checklist
A checklist outlining considerations to be made when conducting a reference check; to be utilised in conjunction with the RCSA Memo ´Reference Checking Obligations.
Update 28 September - Victoria’s Road to a COVID-19 Normal
High Court of Australia overturns Mondelez decision
The High Court issued a keenly anticipated decision on how paid personal/carer’s leave is to be accrued and paid under the National Employment Standards (NES)
COVID-19 Safe Plan (VIC)
A plan to detail actions taken to protect workers and others from the risk of exposure to COVID-19
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On-Hire Healthcare Workers Health & Safety during COVID-19
Ensuring the Health & Safety of On-Hire Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 is Paramount
Paid Pandemic Leave Cost Recovery (COVID19 AU)
Paid Pandemic Leave Cost Recovery (COVID19 AU) as at 29 July 2020 (updated)
Face Coverings in the Workplace COVID-19 (AU)
The new rule came into effect at 11:59pm on 22 July 2020. In this update, we explore how the face covering rule applies to the workplace.
RCSA Guide to Triangular Employment Relations Laws
RCSA Guide to New Zealand's New Triangular Employment Relations Laws
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Triangular Employment - Letter to Workers
A draft template letter to workers regarding the new Triangular Employment Relations Laws (NZ)
Triangular Employment - Letter to Clients
A draft template letter to clients regarding the new Triangular Employment Relations Laws (NZ)
KiwiSaver Guide
As the insurance broker and partner for the RCSA (NZ), Abbott Group have provided a summary guide about KiwiSaver and invite members to contact them for independent advice.
COVID-19 Safe Plan (NZ)
The purpose of the COVID Safe Plan is to ensure action is taken to protect workers and others at the workplace from the risk of exposure to COVID-19, so far as is reasonably practi
Update on Federal Court Decision of Workpac V Skene
Federal Court Decision of WorkPac v Rossato Affirms Skene Decision on 20 May 2020. RCSA Pursuing Changes to Fair Work Act.
COVID-19 Safe Plan (AU)
WHS Risk Management for COVID-19 Alert Level 2 (NZ)
Information on involving the supply of on-hire workers during New Zealand’s COVID-19 Alert Level 2 period, to work for another business or undertaking (Host Organisation) on comply
JobKeeper Direction - Duties of Work
JobKeeper Direction - Duties of Work template letter
WHS Risk Management for COVID-19 Alert Level 3 (NZ)
Information on involving the supply of on-hire workers during New Zealand’s COVID-19 Alert Level 3 period, to work for another business or undertaking (Host Organisation) on comply
Insurance Guidance for COVID-19 (NZ)
Here’s our summary guide to key covers. Please talk to your broker for advice that’s specific to you and your insurance programme.
COVID-19 WHS Emergency Plan (AUS)
This template provides recruitment and staffing firms with a COVID-19 WHS emergency plan that can be customised to suit the business operations and needs.
Contract Management under COVID-19 Changed Circumstances (NZ
A Guide about you would might act ethically and professionally if you (or your client) thinks that your supply agreement no longer meets current needs because of the impact of COV
WHS Risk Management for COVID-19 Alert Level 4 (NZ)
WHS Risk Management Guide for Agency (On-Hire) Firms • NZ COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Contract Management under COVID-19 Changed Circumstances (AU
Business Continuity Plan COVID-19 (NZ)
This Business Continuity Plan, prepared by 888x, is designed to help you prepare for a major disruption to your business. Document is applicable to both New Zealand and Australia
Business Continuity Plan COVID-19 (AU)
This Business Continuity Plan, prepared by 888x, is designed to help you prepare for a major disruption to your business. Document is applicable to both Australia and New Zealand
COVID-19 Insurance Position and Risk Recommendations (AUS)
Insurance information on Business Interruption/Loss of Income, Corporate Travel, Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Workers Compensation, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity
Working from Home Procedure for COVID-19 (AUS)
Prepared by Risk Collective for COVID-19, in addition to the existing Working from Home Policy on 13 March 2020. Procedure is applicable to AU and NZ.
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Working from Home Procedure for COVID-19 (NZ)
Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) (AUS)
This document is applicable across ANZ. The website displays two versions to assist Members locate the document.
WHS Risk Management - Guide COVID-19 (NZ)
Charging of Fees and Charges to Workseekers (NZ)
Members should know what laws and professional conduct standards govern the charging of fees and charges to Workseekers and avoid involvement in nonpermitted arrangements.
Charging of Fees and Charges to Workseekers (AU)
Award Changes for Annualised Salary Employees
Whistleblower Policy Code Guide and Template
LHL Approved - Letter Notifying Clients
Template letter advising clients that
Transition of On-Hired Services Supplier Letter (NZ)
This document provides a "template" for a Transition of On-Hired Services Supplier Letter
Transition of On-Hired Services Supplier Letter (AUS)
This document provides a "template" for a Transition of On-Hired Services Supplier Letter.
Candidate Ownership or Right to Represent?
What is Candidate Ownership or Right to Represent?
Candidate Exclusivity
An outline of a promise of exclusivity from your candidates
Margin/Price Disclosure Requests & Unilateral Price Setting
Guidance about responding professionally to margin and price disclosure requests and attempts at unilateral price setting or variation.
Workers Compensation Contractors Summary
This guidance note will assist members to navigate their workers compensation insurance obligations when placing on hired contractors (Pty Ltd entities, ABN holders or Sole T
Workers Compensation Contractors Summary split sheet
This Memo is a summary of the extended document version control AU-M-04-0619
Employment Contracts - what should be included?
A useful checklist to use when reviewing the contracts your clients provide to candidates, to ensure that your clients’ contracts contain the minimum terms and conditions.
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Exit Interview Checklist
This template Form - Exit Interview is designed to drive good practise in an exit interview process.
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Independent Contractor Contract - On-Hire (AUS)
A contract for the engagement of independent contractors where those independent contractors are to be on-hired/assigned to work for a client/host organisation, typically involving
Independent Contractor Contract - Direct Hire (AUS)
A contract for the engagement of independent contractors where those independent contractors are working directly for your firm, rather than on an on-hire basis, typically involvin
Ending Assignments
Labour Hire Provider Should Have Investigated the Reasons Behind Host’s Decision to End Assignment
Record Keeping Obligations
Victoria Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018
This document provides information and guidance on the Victoria Labour Hire Licensing Act
NZ Health & Safety Guide for the On-Hire Industry
Long Service Leave Changes in Victoria
The Victorian Parliament has made changes to Victoria’s long service leave regime with the aim of making the system more flexible for employees.
Queensland Labour Hire License Audits Begin
Queensland Labour Hire Regulator to Commence Enforcement against Licence Applicants who provided Misleading Information
Queensland Labour Hire Licensing Regulations Released
April 2018 - Queensland Labour Hire Licensing Regulations Released
Labour Hire Licensing Application Risk Assessment (AUS)
Feb 2018 - This Labour Hire Licensing Application Risk Assessment has been designed to direct your attention to some challenges and relational risks that you might encounter and ne
LHL Application Checklist Short Form (SA)
Feb 2018 - The Labour Hire Licensing (LHL) Application Checklists have been designed to help you make sure you have everything you need for your application.
LHL Application Checklist Long Form (QLD)
LHL Application Checklist Short Form (QLD)
South Australia Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017
Dec 2017 - This document provides information and guidance on the South Australia Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017
Queensland Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017
Dec 2017 - This document provides information and guidance on the Queensland Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017.
Employment Agreement - Perm Max Term (In house Recruitment)
This Employment Contract template has been developed to assist the user to draft a contract for the employment of employees where those employees are to be employed within a recrui
Employment Contract Maximum Term (Permanent On-hire Staff)
Deed - Confidentiality and Non-Competition
This deed is to be used by employers to prevent an employee’s inappropriate use of your confidential information, confirm that you retain ownership of intellectual property created
Workers Compensation Update (AUS)
Workers Compensation Update
LHL Application Checklist Long Form (SA)
Feb 2018 - The Labour Hire Licensing (LHL) Application Checklists have been designed to help you make sure you have everything you need for your application. This document is the l
Employment Agreement - Permanent (Internal Recruitment Staff
FWC Decision on Casual Employment within Modern Awards
A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced its long awaited Decision in the Casual and Part-Time Employment Common Issues case which will have an impact for on-hi
Breaches of Record Keeping Obligations
This Memo provides information on the increased penalties for breaches of pay and record-keeping obligations.
Not Setting Performance Bonus Indicators Proves Costly
Ensuring requirements and obligations outlined in an employment contract are complied with may prevent a claim for damages over lost opportunity after termination.
Employment Agent or Labour Hire - which license do I need?
March 2018 - Employment Agent or Labour Hire - which license do I need?
NZ Employment Relations 2018 Style - Bumpy Road or Easy Ride
Be prepared for the big Employment Relations shake-up in 2018!
Working From Home Policy
Working from home policy
EEO, Discrimination, Bullying, Harassment & Violence Policy
This EEO, Discrimination, Bullying, Harassment & Violence Policy template has been developed to assist members in outlining expected behaviours in the workplace, informing employee
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Remote Isolated Work & Travel Management Policy
A Template policy designed to manage the risks associated with remote work.
Return to Work Policy
A Template Policy to guide compliance and good practice in the area of Workers Compensation and the Rehabilitaion & Return to Work of injured workers. Covers both on-hire and inter
Independent Contractor Agreement - On-Hire (New Zealand)
This Independent Contractor Agreement template has been developed to assist the user to draft an agreement for the engagement of independent contractors where those independent con
Employment Agreement - Recruitment Staff (NZ)
Employment contract for the employment of employees who are to be employed ´in-house’ within a recruitment firm to perform operational functions such as that of recruitment consult