Do Employees Receive Sick Pay If They Miss An Overtime Shift?
It happens all the time. A staff member agrees to work overtime and then gets sick. That leaves the tricky question of “Are they entitled to receive sick pay?” The … Read more
Leave Policy
Latest News: Super Guarantee May Be Payable On Annual Leave Entitlements
The ATO recently issued a clarification on an employer’s Superannuation Guarantee obligations. As a consequence, it could mean you have accidentally acquired a Super Guarantee shortfall. Here’s what you need … Read more
Do You Have Long Term Workers? If So, You Need To Plan For Their Long Service Leave
Long term employees are great for business. Their knowledge and expertise are often a key component of your business’ success. But accumulated leave – especially Long Service Leave entitlements can … Read more
Five Tips to Manage Christmas Holiday Shut Downs
For many industries, the Christmas-New Year period can be so quiet it makes sense to shut down operations. Here are 5 tips to help you manage your Christmas holiday shut … 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
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
How Much Does Staff Turnover Cost Your Business?
A recent survey found Australian businesses are spending (on average) $23,753 on recruitment, training and operational costs every time they lose a staff member. The survey, conducted by the Institute … Read more
Missing in Action!
What To Do When Staff Don’t Return From Leave How diligent are you at keeping employee records – in particular, next-of-kin or emergency details and leave dates? As Australia comes … Read more
Our Most Commonly Asked Questions On Christmas Closures And Staffing
Regardless of whether your business shuts down over Christmas or remains open, managing requests for Christmas leave is a delicate task. To help you, here are the answers to our … Read more