ASGA Releases New & Updated Resources

ASGA has announced an update of more than 20 new and updated resources, including legal documents, templates and resources for Member businesses.
This brings ASGA’s suite of legal and employment resources to nearly 400 policies, procedures, documents, and templates, which it says will help businesses save time and remain compliant with today’s increasingly complex technical, regulatory, and employment environment.
The association has confirmed that the new policies that have been added include:
•    Managing Injured Workers Checklist
•    Artificial Intelligence Policy
•    Fixed Term vs. Permanent Employment Guide
•    Approved Contractors Register
•    Timesheet Form

The Dress Policy template and Conflicts and Personal Relationships in the Workplace have been updated.
Several letter templates have been updated, says the association,  including Acknowledgement of Parental Leave, Termination Due to Incapacity, Request to Cash Out Leave, Training Record of Attendance, Advising Employee of Stand Down, Christmas Parties, Casual Conversion – Confirmation of Employment Status, Statement of Termination Entitlements, Return to Work Plan, Performance Appraisal Form and two letters regarding Abandonment of Employment – a warning letter and a confirmation letter.
ASGA adds that eight new letter templates have been introduced to cover specific situations. These include:
•    Exit Interview
•    Confirmation of Retirement Letter
•    Performance Improvement Plan
•    Letter to Employee Regarding Voluntary Redundancy
•    Completion of Probation Letter
•    Casual Conversion – Offer to Employee
•    Letter Advising of Future Redundancies
•    Authorised Deductions Agreement

ASGA says its legal and employment resources are in addition to over 400 WH&S policies, procedures, checklists and templates available to members on the ASGA website.
ASGA member resources are available in the ASGA Member Portal at signs.org.au.