Using contractors? Things have changed - Is your business prepared?

From 31 August 2019,  labour hire providers (including vineyard contracting providers, picking and pruning gangs) must be licensed under the South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 when performing "labour hire services". 

Providers and clients of can be subject to a $400,000 penalty and/or 3 year imprisonment when in breach of their obligations. 

The South Australian Wine Industry Association are running a number of briefings across the state to help the wine industry prepare.

This practical briefing designed for wine industry employers (wine producers, vineyard owners and wine grape growers) and providers of vineyard contracting services will assist you in being across your new obligations and minimise the risk of penalties. 

The following key topics will be covered:

• When a licence is required and licence exemptions
• Application requirements and costs
• What clients of providers need to do
• When penalties and imprisonment can be enforced
• Inspection, reporting and auditing obligations
• Overview of related Fair Work Act 2009 obligations

Briefing suitable for winery and vineyard managers, grape growers and providers of vineyard contracting and management services. 

FEEL FREE TO INVITE YOUR CONTRACTOR/PROVIDER TO REGISTER

Dates:
BAROSSA: Wed 24 Jul, 9am-11.30am (The Vine Inn, 14-22 Murray St, Nuriootpa)
ADELAIDE HILLS: Thur 25 Jul, 9am-11.30am (The Manna, Business Centre, 25 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf)
LANGHORNE CREEK: Mon 29 Jul, 9am-11.30am, (Langhorne Creek Hub, 79 Bridge Rd, Langhorne Creek)
COONAWARRA: Thur 1 Aug, 9am-11.30am (The Stables, Katnook Estate, Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra)
RIVERLAND: Thur 8 Aug, 9am-11.30am, (Berri Hotel, Riverview Dr, Berri)
MCLAREN VALE: Wed 14 Aug, 9am-11.30am (McLaren Vale Tourism Centre, 796 Main Rd, McLaren Vale)
CLARE: Thur 15 Aug, 12-2.30pm, (Mr Mick's Cellar Door and Restaurant, 7 Dominic St, Clare)

To find out more, or book, click the button below.

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