Marketing ER Strategies, Author at ER Strategies

Why you need to protect you business from General Protections claims

November 24, 2022November 24, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

General Protections laws are intended to protect basic workplace rights, including freedom of association and shielding workers from workplace discrimination in accordance with international labour conventions. Under these laws, it is unlawful to take adverse action against a person because of a proscribed reason. Additionally, General Protections laws provide effective relief for persons who have suffered adverse actions, such as being discriminated against, victimised, or have experienced other forms of unfair treatment.

Wage theft laws now a reality!

January 24, 2023November 17, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Wage theft has become a prominent issue in Australia, with the FWO recovering over $500 million in underpayments across the previous financial year. This figure has been growing year on year, highlighting that the issue has likely been there for sometime, yet is now coming into the spotlight. As a result, both Queensland and Victoria have brought in legislation.

Terminating an employee – How to avoid business risk and personal stress

November 24, 2022October 18, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

The termination of an employment relationship can carry risks for a business, especially if the employee doesn’t agree with the decision. Employer-initiated termination falls into two categories, dismissal of an employee or a genuine redundancy situation. As an example, an employee may be dismissal due to their continued poor performance whilst an employee can be made redundant due to their role no longer being needed within the business.

Mandatory Vaccination under Public Health Orders in Victoria

November 24, 2022October 8, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

State governments in Victoria and New South Wales are preparing to move into the next phase of the COVID-19 re-opening roadmap.

Mandatory Vaccination under Public Health Orders in NSW

November 24, 2022October 8, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

State governments in Victoria and New South Wales are moving into the next phase of their COVID-19 re-opening roadmap.

Casual Conversion: What happens after offers are made?

November 21, 2023September 21, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Last month, we published a reminder that the deadline for assessing casual employees’ eligibility for conversion to permanent employment and making an offer (or ‘non-offer’) was fast approaching. All employers of casual employees (other than ‘small business employers’) were required to complete a number of actions prior to the 27th of September 2021 deadline, including assessing and notifying casual staff about whether they are eligible for casual conversion under the Fair Work Act 2009.

The Respect@Work Bill has passed: What does this mean for employers?

November 13, 2023September 21, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

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The Rising Trend of Employment Non-Compliance in NDIS Businesses

November 21, 2023September 6, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

There are many different reasons as to why a business may be employment non-compliant and/or underpay its employees. Often an important factor is the industry that a business operates in, which can impact on the systems they use or even how complicated their employment obligations can be.

Changes to NSW Health Orders for NSW Authorised Workers

November 24, 2022August 26, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Note: This article has been update to reflect recent changes to the Health Orders put forward by the NSW Government. Please review this new information in line with your current practices to ensure you are complying with the updated government advice. Current as at 31/08/2021.

Stapled Super Reforms

January 24, 2023August 10, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Employers must use an employee’s existing super fund, if they have not nominated any other fund via a super choice form. The stated purpose is to reduce super fragmentation for employees, which can lead to multiple sets of fees.