Stress Leave – More serious than you think
October 2, 2021
One of the most common workplace issue in Australia is work-related stress. As an employer, how should you be handling this?
Managing the Risk of Drugs and Alcohol
October 1, 2021
While employee drinking and drug use during work hours has obvious implications for workplace safety, productivity, and reputation – consideration also needs to be given to the effects of consumption that occurs away from the workplace and out of work hours.
Casual Conversion: What happens after offers are made?
September 21, 2021
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.
Prevent employee issues before they happen
September 18, 2021
One of the smartest ways for small businesses to nip any employee issues in the bud is to ensure that they don’t crop up- and one of the best ways to accomplish this is to make sure that each new member of staff undergoes a thorough and comprehensive induction process.
Stopping the Revenge Seekers
September 4, 2021
Over the years, we have assisted some clients who have had very difficult experiences with employees whom they have dismissed (generally before they spoke to us) or wanted to discipline for some reason.
Narcissism at Work – The Employee Who Gave Employer Hell
September 1, 2021
We provide an insight into an employee who gave their employer hell – how self-obsessed employees can cost employers huge time and money.
Changes to NSW Health Orders for NSW Authorised Workers
August 26, 2021
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.
Have you reviewed your HR systems lately?
August 19, 2021
Organisations regularly conduct audits of their financial position. Similar reviews and analysis can be applied to the Human Resources Function, to compare your organisation against industry best practices, review compliance with relevant laws and regulations and to identify gaps.
What is the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code?
July 26, 2021
The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code (the ‘Code’) only applies to small businesses as defined under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which are those with fewer than 15 employees. In addition, for small businesses, employees are not entitled to claim Unfair Dismissal in the first 12 months of their employment. It is therefore important that small businesses ensure employee dismissals are consistent with the Code to avoid getting involved in an unfair dismissal case which may go against them.
When can you legally fire an employee?
June 6, 2021
Productive and highly-skilled staff are an important part of the smooth running of any organisation, but there are times when certain employees simply do not meet this criteria.
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