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?
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.
‘Legal’ Termination Costing Employers Thousands
September 10, 2021
Imagine you have a problem employee (perhaps you don’t have to imagine, you might already have one!), who is not up to your performance standards, despite still being on probation. They often come in late, leave early, take sickies and can’t grasp the concept of deadlines. They are frustrating and de-motivating your other employees – and you too.
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.
When can an Employer make deductions from an employee’s wages?
August 17, 2021
Problems can arise when an employer deducts monies from an employee’s wages for reasons other than an employee’s benefit, such as meeting shortfalls in cash and stocks, deducting the costs of a uniform, the costs of a mobile phone, the costs resulting from of a car accident.
Stapled Super Reforms
August 10, 2021
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.
Casual Conversions Obligations
August 10, 2021
In late March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act) passed both Houses of Federal Parliament, amending the Fair Work Act 2009 to include reforms to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees.
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.
ER Strategies’ Interactive Guide to the Federal Government’s Casual Reforms Legislation is now available!
April 7, 2021
In late March, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act) passed both Houses of Federal Parliament, which amended the Fair Work Act 2009 to include reforms to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The legislation has received Royal Assent and is therefore now in operation, with some transitional arrangements.
How to calculate final pay
October 2, 2020
In the event of an employee leaving a company, bosses need to make sure they make an accurate calculation of final pay.
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