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.
The Respect@Work Bill has passed: What does this mean for employers?
September 21, 2021
Want more detail than the blog? Take a look at our webinar instead!
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.
Why Have an Enterprise Agreement in the Security Industry?
September 10, 2021
A number of security companies have recently contacted ER Strategies asking us to assist them in tailoring an enterprise agreement to meet the needs of their business.
‘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.
The Rising Trend of Employment Non-Compliance in NDIS Businesses
September 6, 2021
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.
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.
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