Task 1

“Do I have any alternatives to retrenchments?”
With specific reference to the case study identify, describe and explain FOUR alternatives to retrenchment that are available to AGRICO. You must explain the “pluses” and “minuses” of each alternative with reference to practical data extracted from the case study.

Task 2

“If I had to retrench any staff, what SERVICES should I provide them with?”
List and describe in detail FOUR different types of services that you would ensure retrenched staff have access to. Explain the specific benefits to be gained from providing each of those FOUR services to retrenched employees.


Task 3 and Task 4 - Case Study 2 – The Blondeye Hotel

Use the case study below to answer Task 3 and Task 4. You should illustrate your answers by referring to facts provided in the case study and refer to any appropriate reference materials and Legislation.

The Blondeye Hotel
Ms M is a bar worker at the Blondeye Hotel and has been employed there for 8 years.
Several months ago management was concerned about the safety of workers and patrons of the hotel in the event of a robbery or hold-up and installed video surveillance cameras. This was done with full consultation and disclosure and in accordance with the NSW Workplace Surveillance Act (2005) and the NSW Surveillance Act (2007).
On several occasions Ms M was recorded on video, chatting with customers for long periods. At times, patrons waited for lengthy periods for their drinks whilst Ms M chatted away. On one occasion, Ms M was videotaped moving a bag of coins that contained $50.00 from a ledge next to the till. This bag of money was never seen again.
Geoff Allwright, the Managing Director of the hotel was concerned about “the slack attitude of Ms M” that he witnessed on the videotape and thought that the disappearance of the bag of money was the final straw.
Based on the video evidence Geoff wanted to dismiss Ms M for gross, serious and wilful misconduct and because of her “slack attitude to customers.” However, after a lengthy discussion with his bar manager who thought that Geoff was responding too hastily, Geoff decided to call you for your expert advice. You are a HR consultant.

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