Kane Independent Consulting

Kane Independent Consulting provides Company Unfair Dismissal Representation for employers across Victoria, helping businesses manage claims under the Fair Work Act from first warning through to conciliation and arbitration.

• Advises on Minimum Employment Periods and Small Employer status (under 15 employees) under the Fair Work Act, and the difference between Unfair Dismissal and Adverse Action claims.
• Supports employers through every stage of a claim, including preparing and lodging paperwork and representation at conciliation and arbitration.
• Helps draft warning and dismissal processes, plus customised electronic and social media policies, and trains supervisors on applying them.
• Also advises on related exposure such as back pay, discrimination and WorkCover claims that can follow a dismissal.

Best for: Victorian small and medium employers facing, or wanting to avoid, an unfair dismissal or adverse action claim who need hands on guidance through the process.

Kane Independent Consulting offers Bullying and Harassment Management for Victorian employers, addressing complaints under the Fair Work Act and the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act.

• Reviews and updates workplace policies to reflect current State and Federal bullying, harassment and discrimination legislation.
• Delivers workplace training on equal opportunity, bullying and harassment for managers and employees, using group work and real case examples.
• Advises on handling both formal and informal complaints, including sexual harassment matters and requests for flexible work arrangements after parental leave.

Best for: Victorian employers needing to update bullying and harassment policies or respond to a live complaint.