Technical and Safety

Our dedicated Technical Team can provide advice on safety and technical issues and assistance with interpreting Standards, Acts and Regulations, and has access to a wide range of literature and information. ECA has developed templates, manuals and information kits to assist members in complying with relevant legislation.

Our dedicated service for Data and Communications Installers can assist with providing advice on cabling training and registration, pre-provisioning of telephone services, FTA and PAY TV, and the communications standards, acts and regulations.

Employment and Workplace Relations

ECA's Employment and Workplace Relations Team can assist with a wide range of issues including the interpretation of Awards and Acts, employment and dismissal procedures, contractual matters and industrial relations.

Our team can also offer assistance with negotiating and certifying enterprise bargaining and workplace agreements, and assist in cases of industrial dispute.

ECA provides representation in the Industrial Relations Commission and with trade unions.

Legal

As an electrical or communications contractor, you want common sense, practical, legal advice from someone who understands your industry.

McKays Solicitors, ECA’s recommended legal advisers, understand the special needs of contractors and can help you with all types of issues including:

• Advice on contracts - whether to sign them, how to get out of them, how to negotiate changes and how to avoid costly contractual disputes before they arise
• Asset protection - protecting your assets to ensure you won't lose everything you own if things go wrong
• Payment Claims and subcontractors’ charges
• Wills and estate planning, minimising tax, protecting against divorce, creditors and predators
• Workplace health and safety issues
• Debt collection and credit management; in-house documentation - invoices, quotes, etc. - improving your system
• Buying and selling real estate
• Business sales
• Leasing and commercial contracts
• Setting up businesses and credit problems
• WorkCover advice
• Any other general legal services

ECA members can contact the team at McKays for a free initial telephone conversation for legal queries. McKays will provide a legal assessment of your problem including:

• An initial overview of your legal rights and obligations
• Whether you need lawyers or you can take action yourself
• What the next step is
• How long it is likely to take
• How much it is likely to cost