Patience and Good Record Keeping Are a Virtue
Managing employee conduct and performance can be draining if you are dealing with someone who fails to change their behaviour. It’s easy for a business owner or line manager to … Read more
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Can a Contractor Make An Unfair Dismissal Claim?
The short answer is “Yes” if the employer doesn’t follow the letter of the contract and/or has a poorly worded contract. Here’s what happened in Newton v Lendlease Engineering Pty … Read more
Ho Ho. Oh No!
Work Christmas parties! It’s when management and staff get together for a few drinks and some fun. But it’s the relaxed, informal atmosphere of the work Christmas party that can … Read more
Poor Performance From Key Personnel
Very often I find key personnel are allowed to behave differently to others in an organisation. It’s easy to understand – they are doing a great job and will be … Read more
Calling An Employee “Casual” Doesn’t Mean They Are
Calling an employee “a casual” in their employment contract doesn’t mean they are. In fact a recent landmark Federal Court case examined when an employee is deemed to be casual … Read more
5 Tips For Conducting Effective Candidate Reference Checks
Hiring the right person for your business is all about mindset … Your mindset! Too often, managers and business owners are so anxious to fill a position, they downplay the … Read more
Offering Flexible Working Arrangements Expands Your Obligations
Providing staff with more flexible working arrangements is rapidly becoming the norm in many industries. But it comes with increasing legal complexity for employers. Here are 3 things you need … Read more
Family & Domestic Violence Leave Now Applies
Modern awards have been varied to include 5 days unpaid family and domestic violence leave each year. All employees (including casual workers) are entitled to this leave if they are … Read more
What If An Employee On Parental Leave Starts Working For Someone Else
What do you do if an employee on parental leave starts working part-time for someone else? It’s a good question and probably something you haven’t thought of … unless it … Read more
Missed A Super Guarantee Payment? Take Advantage Of The Amnesty
In late June, the House of Representatives passed retrospective legislation giving employers Amnesty for missed super guarantee payments. It’s expected the bill will pass the Senate to become law. The … Read more