Casual Conversion and Public Holidays
In September 2018 the Fair Work Commission handed down a determination in all Awards inserting a provision allowing casuals the right to seek conversion from casual to full time or part time.
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Take an interest in excess sick leave
Staff who regularly take sick days without repercussions are likely to continue doing so – this will have a negative impact on other workers who may soon start to follow suit, or feel aggrieved because they are at work doing the right thing. There are several theories on best practice when it comes to dealing with absenteeism, but the key is for employers to show an interest.
Can my employee demand not to work on a public holiday?
What are an employer’s rights to require an employee to work on a public holiday? What are the employee’s rights not to work? We consider the requirements under the Fair Work Act.
Drug free workplaces
Despite warnings against the use of illegal substances, the number of people who report taking recreational drugs continues to grow.
Resolving workplace disputes
Workplace issues pose a number of unique challenges to businesses of all sizes. From day-to-day employee management to specific problems such as absenteeism or situations that result in firing an employee, employers are often required to take specific action
Are Bonuses Included in the Salary Exemption Cap for Unfair Dismissals?
Question – We pay our executives significant bonuses. In fact we pre-pay a significant component to them on the basis they will achieve their targets. Added to their salary, this would take many of them over the $108,300 high income earner exclusion for taking an unfair dismissal case.
Never Underestimate the Spurned Employee
Over the years, we have assisted some clients who have had particularly difficult experiences with employees whom they have dismissed (generally before they spoke to us) or wanted to discipline for some reason. In these cases we are talking about, the employee has set out on a path of destruction against the hapless employer, driven by what appears to be rage or at least a desire to get even at any cost.