Resources · ACFA

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Crystalline Silica	Non-Member
Safe Work Australia - Identifying and assessing the risks from silica dust in the workplace		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - Work Producing silica dust that is high risk		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - Processing of a Crystalline Silica Substances: Risk Management Process		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - Controlling the Risks from Silica Dust		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - What is Silica Dust		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - Completing a Silica Risk Control Plan		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia How Silica Dust is Produced		DOWNLOAD
WHS QLD - Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure in the Stone Benchtop Industry		DOWNLOAD
SafeWork Australia - Infographic - Managing the Risks of Silica Dust at Work		DOWNLOAD
SafeWork Australia - Identify the Hazards in Engineered Stone Checklist		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - Identify Hazards in Engineered Stone Info Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - Occupational Lung Disease Silicosis Info Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Respiratory Protective Equipment and Requirements for Fit Testing Workers - Information Sheet		DOWNLOAD
High Risk Construction Work Safe Work Method Statement example		DOWNLOAD
How to Request a Free Lung Screening Service NSW - icare		DOWNLOAD
Crystalline Silica Requirements_Fact Sheet	Member Only
NSW Govt - Silica Dust Control Plan Template	Member Only
SafeWork NSW - Code of Practice - Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace		DOWNLOAD

Domestic Violence	Non-Member
Safe Work Australia - Family and Domestic Violence in the Workplace Information Sheet		DOWNLOAD
FWO Workplace Family and Domestic Violence Checklist		DOWNLOAD
FWO Quick Start Employer Guide to Family and Domestic Violence		DOWNLOAD
Family and Domestic Violence Fact Sheet	Member Only
FWO Small Business Employer Guide to Family and Domestic Violence		DOWNLOAD
Domestic Violence Playing Our Part - Implementation Guide		DOWNLOAD

	E-Learning - All		Member	Non-Member
	ACFA Online Learning Hub				DOWNLOAD

	E-Learning - Positive Duty		Member	Non-Member
	ACFA Member - For Employers - Positive Duty - Sexual Harassment - Training Webcast				DOWNLOAD
	ACFA Member - For Workers - Positive Duty - Sexual Harassment - Training Webcast				DOWNLOAD

	Employment Fact Sheets		Member	Non-Member
	Contracts of Employment and Pay Secrecy Clause_Fact Sheet			Member Only
	Exceptions to New Rules - Fixed Term Contracts - Fact Sheet			Member Only
	Snapshot: Limitations on using fixed term contracts			Member Only

Fact Sheets Resources	Non-Member
Sham Contracting_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Six Employment Laws You May Be Breaking_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Small Business Fair Dismissal Code_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Summary of Common Law Test Subcontractors_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Unfair Contract Terms_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Access To NES And Award_Fact Sheet	Member Only
FWO Annual Leave and the National Employment Standards_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Consumer Guarantee Guide - Australian Consumer Law		DOWNLOAD
Employee or Contractor Myths Busted_Fact Sheet	Member Only
How To Value A Business_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Maximum Weekly Hours NES_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Natural Disasters Know Your Rights And Obligations_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Obligations While an Employee is On Workers Comp_Fact Sheet	Member Only
PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register) Business Guide	Member Only
Process for Underpayment Of Wages_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Fair Work Public Holidays_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Fair Work Request for Flexible Working Arrangements_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Ruling On Super Guarantee On Annual Loading	Member Only
WHS Consultation Obligations - Communication/Consultation_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Working Out Tax To Withold And Super To Pay_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Workplace Incidents Reporting Contact Details_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Working from home efficiently_Tips for Employees_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Changes to Shutdown Provision in Modern Awards_Fact Sheet	Member Only
How to Fix a Wage Underpayment_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Rostering of Public Holidays_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Fair Work Unpaid Work_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Fair Work Student Placements_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD

	Fairwork Awards		Member	Non-Member
	Fair Work Commission - Building And Construction General On-site Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Clerks Private Sector Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Commercial Sales Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Joinery & Building Trades Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Manufacturing & Associated Industries & Occupations Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Road Transport and Distribution Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Storage Services and Wholesale Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Timber Industry Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - General Retail Industry Award - September 2024			Member Only
	Fair Work Commission - Miscellaneous Award 2020 - September 2024			Member Only

	FAQ Leave		Member	Non-Member
	Understanding Annual Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Public Holiday Payment and Ordinary Hours_FAQ			Member Only
	Is Compassionate Leave deducted from an employees balance of accrued Personal/Carers Leave			Member Only
	Does unpaid sick leave count as service_FAQ			Member Only
	Does an absence on Workers Compensation count as service for the purposes of Long Service Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Can we direct employees to use their Long Service Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Can Long Service Leave be taken in separate periods_FAQ			Member Only
	Can an Employer cancel Annual Leave that has already been approved_FAQ			Member Only
	Can an Employee work for another Employer whilst on Annual Leave or Long Service Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Are you entitled to Sick Leave on an RDO_FAQ			Member Only
	Absent on Long Service Leave - Does Annual Leave accrue_FAQ			Member Only
	How can an Employer assist and Employee who has exhausted their Personal/Carers Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Compassionate Leave - What is a permissible occasion_FAQ			Member Only
	Do Part-Timer's extra hours boost leave balance_FAQ			Member Only
	Does unpaid Parental Leave count as service when calculating redundancy entitlements_FAQ			Member Only
	Can you refuse Personal Carer's Leave whilst on unpaid leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Can you dismiss someone who is absent on Annual Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Calculating Annual Leave_FAQ			Member Only
	Employer Role in Paid Parental Leave Scheme - FAQ			Member Only
	2024 National Public Holidays			Member Only

FAQ Resources	Non-Member
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safe Work Australia_FAQ		DOWNLOAD
ACFA The Right to Disconnect_FAQ	Member Only
What is the notice period for Redundancy_FAQ	Member Only
What is the difference between a Casual and Part-Time Employee_FAQ	Member Only
What are the changes to Home Warranty Insurance in NSW_FAQ	Member Only
Are Employees Entitled to a Paid Picnic Day_FAQ	Member Only
Medical Certificates - Can employers ask for more information_FAQ	Member Only
Employee is absent from work before or after a Public Holiday, do they forfeit their pay_FAQ	Member Only
Does a Public Holiday extend a notice period_FAQ	Member Only
Do I have to pay Superannuation to Sub-Contractors_FAQ	Member Only
Can we make a position redundant whilst on Workers Compensation_FAQ	Member Only
Can we insist employees supply a Medical Certificate_FAQ	Member Only
Can we dock someone's Public Holiday Pay_FAQ	Member Only
Can an employer stand down an employee_FAQ	Member Only
Are permanent part-time Employees entitled to paid Public Holidays_FAQ	Member Only
Are Allowances included in Overtime payments_FAQ	Member Only
Are Part-Time Employees entitled to overtime_FAQ	Member Only
What options are there if a person has had limited capacity to work for over a year_FAQ	Member Only
Does a notice period in Contract override the National Employment Standards (NES)_FAQ	Member Only
Casual Conversion - What is the requirements_FAQ	Member Only
Can we stop employees from going offsite for lunch_FAQ	Member Only
Above Award Wages_FAQ	Member Only
Workplace Injury_FAQ	Member Only
General Protections Claims (Adverse Action Claims)	Member Only
What does a WHS Officer need to do - Safe Work_ FAQ		DOWNLOAD
Who is a WHS Officer - Safe Work_FAQ		DOWNLOAD

Forklift	Non-Member
Forklift Safety Reducing the Risks		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia - General Guide for Workplace Traffic Management		DOWNLOAD
Working with Forklifts Safety Alert		DOWNLOAD
Forklift Operator SOP - Sample Only	Member Only
WorkSafe Victoria_Forklifts and Safety Dont Mix_Infographic 2		DOWNLOAD
WorkSafe Victoria_Forklifts and Safety Dont Mix_Infographic 1		DOWNLOAD
Forklift Checklist	Member Only
Safe Work Australia_Traffic Management_Guide for Warehousing		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work NSW_Forklift Truck Safety Guide		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work Australia_Forklifts Information Sheet for Owners and Operators		DOWNLOAD
WorkSafe Victoria_Forklift Safety Guidebook		DOWNLOAD
Traffic Management Plan Template	Member Only

	Governance/Guides		Member	Non-Member
	Timber Product Buying Guide				DOWNLOAD
	ACFA Constitution			Member Only

Guides	Non-Member
Enterprise Agreements Benchbook		DOWNLOAD
Fair Work Commission - Industrial Action Benchbook		DOWNLOAD
FWC General Protections Benchbook		DOWNLOAD
FWO Consultation and Co-operation Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Effective Dispute Resolution		DOWNLOAD
FWO Employers Guide to Employing Young Workers		DOWNLOAD
FWO Gender Pay Equity Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Improving Workplace Productivity Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Managing Underperformance - Best Practice Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Small Business & Fair Work Act Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Work and Family Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Workplace Privacy - Best Practice Guide		DOWNLOAD
Guide 1 General Protections Overview		DOWNLOAD
Guide 2 Making a General Protections Application		DOWNLOAD
Guide 3 Responding to a General Protections Application		DOWNLOAD
Guide 4 The General Protections Process		DOWNLOAD
Guide 5 General Protections Consent Arbitration Process		DOWNLOAD
Guide 6 General Protections Applications Not Resolved		DOWNLOAD
Guide 7 FAQ General Protections		DOWNLOAD
Guide 8 - General Protections Glossary of Terms		DOWNLOAD
ACFA Employer Guide - Independent Contracting	Member Only
ACFA Employer Guide - Casual Employment	Member Only
ACFA Employer Guide - Employee Like Workers	Member Only
ACFA Employer Guide - Workplace Delegates Rights	Member Only
ACFA Employer Guide - Labour Hire Agreement	Member Only
ACFA Employer Guide - Right of Entry	Member Only
ACFA Employer Guide - Road Transport	Member Only
FWO Use of Individual Flexibility Arrangements - Best Practice Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Parental Leave - Best Practice Guide		DOWNLOAD
FWO Flexible working arrangements - Best Practice Guide		DOWNLOAD
ACFA Employer Guide - The Right to Disconnect	Member Only
FWC Guidelines in Relation to Operation of Part 2 - 7A Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Orders		DOWNLOAD
ACFA Employer Guide on Regulated Labour Hire Arrangements	Member Only

ILL / Injured Worker	Non-Member
ACFA Workers Compensation Medical Return to Work - Employer Guide	Member Only
SafeWork - Managing the relationship with an injured or ill worker during return to work	Member Only
Managing the relationship with an injured or ill worker during return to work: A guide for supervisors in small and medium businesses	Member Only
Developing a return to work plan: A guide and template		DOWNLOAD
Standalone return to work plan template		DOWNLOAD
The Victorian Mentally Healthy Workplaces Framework		DOWNLOAD
Tool Support - Recovery at Work - Return to Work - VIC		DOWNLOAD
How to Support Workers in short-term, casual, insecure or irregular roles - Mental Health - VIC	Member Only

	Leave Agreements		Member	Non-Member
	Agreement to take Annual Leave in Advance			Member Only
	Agreement to Cash Out Annual Leave			Member Only

	Leave Application		Member	Non-Member
	Leave Application Form				DOWNLOAD

Leave Fact Sheets	Non-Member
VIC How LSL Can Be Taken_Fact Sheet	Member Only
FWO Community Services Leave and the National Employment Standards_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
Fair Work Parental Leave and related entitlements_Fact Sheet		DOWNLOAD
VIC Impact of Leave/Continuous Employment and Long Service accrual_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Calculating Long Service Leave for Casuals_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Annual Leave Loading and Superannuation_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Jury Duty_Fact Sheet	Member Only
Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave - New Payslip requirements _Fact Sheet	Member Only

Mental Health Resources	Non-Member
Mental Health Contact Details Australia Wide	Member Only
VIC Government - Workplace Equality and Respect_Practical Guide		DOWNLOAD
Mental Health Risk Register	Member Only
Mental Health Hazard Risk Identifier	Member Only
Guide to developing your Mentally Healthplace Strategy and Action Plan - VIC	Member Only
Mentally Healthy Workplace Framework - VIC Govt		DOWNLOAD
Safe Work NSW_ Mentally Healthy Workplaces in Construction_Toolbox Talk		DOWNLOAD
Mental Health at Work : Manufacturing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Stakeholder Communication Kit - NSW Government		DOWNLOAD
Mental Health - Small Business Resource Kit_NSW Government		DOWNLOAD
Mental Health - Recovery at Work Resource Kit_NSW Government		DOWNLOAD
Workplace Wellbeing Guide for Small Business_Business SA		DOWNLOAD
Managing Mental Health Manufacturing Resource Kit_NSW Government		DOWNLOAD
Mentally Healthy Workplaces Toolkit_Workplace Health & Safety QLD		DOWNLOAD
Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace - A Guide for Leaders_Beyond Blue		DOWNLOAD
QLD Code of Practice : Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work		DOWNLOAD
Workers with Mental Illness - A Practical Guide for Managers_Australian Human Rights Commission		DOWNLOAD
Small Business Owner's Guide to creating a Mental Health Plan_VIC Small Business Commission		DOWNLOAD
Actions for Small Business Owners to improve their mental health and wellbeing_Beyond Blue		DOWNLOAD
How to help someone when you're worried about someone's mental health_Black Dog Institute		DOWNLOAD
Managing Someone with a Mental Health Condition_Beyond Blue		DOWNLOAD

	Milwaukee		Member	Non-Member
	How To Access Milwaukee Benefits - ACFA Members			Member Only