Worker Representation

It is important that your workers have decided on appropriate representation to help assess, communicate and monitor their interests. 

Worker Representation can be nominated, voted or workers can opt for self-representation. 

If workers decide not to have collective representation, a person from your management staff will need to be appointed as the Management GRASP Liaison ("MGL"). The decision to self-represent needs to be detailed in your employees employment agreement. 

You will need to ensure the Worker Representative and/or MGL are trained on their role, duties and rights within GRASP.

At a minimum, monthly gatherings must be held between your workers and the MGL to discuss issues relating to GRASP and ensure they are informed of about a GRASP assessment at least two working days before the date of the inspection. 

TIPS:

• Use the 'WR MGL Decision Tree' resource to help understand the types of worker representation available

• Use a meeting template to show monthly GRASP meetings

• Use an induction/training form to demonstrate Worker Representative and MGL have received training for their role