From 1 July, 2012, Employers and HR professionals should be aware of changes to the Living away From Home Allowance (LAFHA). The changes apply from 1 July 2012 for arrangements … Read more

 Reducing staff turnover is an ongoing headache for many businesses.  Experts estimate it costs upwards of twice an employee‚Äôs salary to find and train a replacement. And churn can damage … Read more

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 … 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 … 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 … Read more

As an employer it is your responsibility to ensure you are across all aspects of anti-discrimination laws and know how they apply to your business. Also keep in mind that … Read more

WHS – New Codes of Practice With the introduction of the new Work Health and Safety legislation on the 1 January 2012 a revised Code of Practice has come into … Read more

Topic: Salary Packaging and Employment Taxes – are you maximising opportunities and minimising risks? The salary packaging and employment tax landscape is changing rapidly. New salary packaging opportunities are emerging. … Read more

Recruiting the right talent is a challenging task, but can be made easier by establishing a valuable HR recruitment model. Effective recruitment will weed out the unqualified candidates, guaranteeing the … Read more

Employees who are considering redundancy must ensure they are up to date with the Fair Work Act introduced in 2009. The Work Act is considerably different to the previous Work … Read more