Employers are often required to make deductions from an employee’s wages and may be unsure as to the various payments which may legally be deducted from an employee’s wages. For example, many employment awards only allow deductions for voluntary superannuation contributions. This means that unless it is provided in a court order, or authorised by … Read more
If you are considering dismissing an employee for poor performance or misconduct, care must be exercised in order to ensure that it is not harsh, unjust or unreasonable, to avoid being exposed to an unfair dismissal claim. In these events, you should first ask yourself the following 3 questions: 1. Is there a Valid Reason for … Read more
Employee absence has a huge impact on your organisation. It affects staff morale, disrupts the work of others, and reduces the quality of work outputs. Absences carry costs, risks and productivity hits for your business. Generally speaking, you cannot dismiss or discipline an employee for being absent due to sickness. Doing this may expose you to … Read more