Industrial relations resource hub
Practical advice for employers
Access a comprehensive library of Business NSW Industrial Relations resources designed to help employers navigate workplace obligations with confidence.

In this hub you'll find:
- Webinar recordings and presentations
- Workplace relations
- Pay, payroll & superannuation
- Workplace conduct & safety
- Flexible work & employee rights
- Employment law & compliance
- Leave & employee benefits
- Industry-specific updates
Whether you're looking for a specific answer or ongoing support, this hub brings together trusted resources and expert insights in one convenient location.
This resource library has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations through the Productivity, Education and Training Fund grant program.
Workplace relations
Stay informed on the latest workplace relations and bargaining developments. Resources delivered in partnership with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, provides expert insights and practical guidance for employers.
Enterprise bargaining
Understand bargaining options, recent reforms and how to negotiate workplace agreements that meet your business needs.
Unions & delegates
Learn about union representation, workplace delegates and right of entry obligations for employers.
Bargaining reforms
Stay up to date with changes to bargaining laws and practical considerations for planning and compliance.
Pay, Payroll & Superannuation
With payroll compliance and employee entitlements under increasing scrutiny, it is more important than ever for employers to understand their obligations around wages, superannuation and record-keeping. To help our members stay informed, we have partnered with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver a series of webinars covering key payroll, pay and superannuation requirements, recent legislative changes, and practical steps to minimise compliance risks and ensure employees are paid correctly.
Wage compliance
Ensure employees are paid correctly and understand your obligations under Australia's wage theft laws.
Wages integrity 2.0
Understanding employee entitlements, maintaining accurate payroll and superannuation processes, and regularly reviewing pay practices can help businesses avoid costly mistakes, minimise risk and ensure employees are paid correctly.
Payday super
The introduction of Payday Super from 1 July 2026 will significantly change how employers manage superannuation obligations, requiring super contributions to be paid much closer to employees paydays rather than quarterly.
Workplace conduct & safety
Workplace conduct and safety remain critical priorities for employers as workplace laws and employee expectations continue to evolve. To help our members create safe, respectful and compliant workplaces, we partnered with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver a series of webinars covering key workplace conduct, safety and employment law obligations.
Respectful workplaces
Understand employer obligations relating to sexual harassment, workplace conduct and psychosocial safety.
Workplace conduct
Learn how to manage inappropriate behaviour and create safe, respectful and compliant workplaces.
Mental health
Practical guidance on managing psychosocial risks and supporting mental health at work.
Flexible work & employee rights
Recent workplace reforms have strengthened employee rights and increased employer obligations around flexible work arrangements, workplace protections and fair treatment. To help our members navigate these changes, we partnered with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver a series of webinars covering flexible work, employee rights and practical compliance strategies.
Flexible work
Navigate flexible working requests with confidence and meet your workplace obligations.
Right to disconnect
The right to disconnect laws give employees the right to reasonably refuse work-related contact outside their working hours. The reforms also empower the Fair Work Commission to resolve disputes, making it important for employers to review their after-hours communication practices.
Employment law & compliance
Employment law and compliance obligations continue to evolve, creating new challenges and responsibilities for employers. To help our members stay informed and compliant, we partnered with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver a series of webinars covering key employment law developments, regulatory changes and workplace compliance requirements.
Engaging contractors
With new employment definitions, stronger worker protections and increased compliance obligations, employers should review their workforce arrangements, contracts and policies to ensure they remain compliant and minimise risk.
Leave & employee benefits
Leave entitlements and employee benefits continue to evolve as workplace laws and employee expectations change. To help our members stay informed, we partnered with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver a series of webinars covering leave obligations, employee entitlements and key workplace compliance requirements.
Parental leave 2026
Understand the latest parental leave changes, employer obligations and practical steps to support employees and maintain compliance.
Leave entitlements
Understand the different types of employee leave and your obligations as an employer.
Industry-specific updates
Staying across industry-specific workplace relations developments is essential in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. To support our members, we partnered with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver a series of webinars covering key legal, compliance and workforce issues affecting specific industries.
Road transport reforms
Recent Fair Work reforms have introduced new rules for owner-drivers, contractors and transport businesses, giving the Fair Work Commission greater powers over minimum standards, contract disputes and unfair termination claims.
Road transport reforms update
Recent changes to workplace relations laws are creating significant new obligations for the road transport industry, particularly for owner-drivers, contractors and businesses operating within transport supply chains.
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