How to identify and address stress leave?
February 26, 2021
One of the most common workplace issues in Australia is work-related stress and stress leave. As an employer, how should you be handling this?
6 Key Tips to Manage Narcissists at Work
January 14, 2021
Individuals suffering from Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), more commonly known as ‘narcissists’, can wreak absolute havoc on your business. Others who are more borderline as to whether they have a personality disorder, can also be difficult to handle.
Learnings from our Payroll Audits
January 12, 2021
Due to requests from some of our franchise clients, we launched our external Payroll Audit Service to review Payroll and Award/Enterprise Agreement compliance at the franchisee outlet level.
Mobile phone usage policies
December 14, 2020
We are continually relying on our mobile phones and other mobile devices for everything from checking the weather to keeping in contact with each other on social media. With such a high reliance on mobile phones, chances are your business has had issues with employees using their phones while they should be working.
Common Causes of Payroll Errors
October 30, 2020
Due to huge media attention over the past 1-2 years, you will be aware of the variety of large-scale employers underpaying their staff. Woolworths, Coles, Bunnings, respected universities, and IBM have all been guilty of it and faced the consequences.
Café owners fined $232k for exploiting and underpaying staff
October 27, 2020
On 22 October the Federal Circuit Court found that Barry Café in Northcote, Victoria, “deliberately contravened workplace laws and exploited staff”. The Court found the café exploited vulnerable workers by refusing to offer shifts of work to anyone that complained.
Have a plan of action for dealing with difficult staff
October 5, 2020
Having difficult members of staff is a relatively common problem that organisations face, but it is an essential part of employee management for it to be dealt with.
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.
What to do if staff abuse paid leave entitlements
September 7, 2020
During the cooler months, it is not surprising that the number of employees who call in sick seems to go up.
ER Strategies turns 21!
July 13, 2020
Whilst many businesses are under pressure because of disruptions to their markets caused by COVID, there has never been a greater need for good practical advice, which also checks off all the technical issues employers face whilst navigating Australia’s industrial relations and employment law system, as well as the JobKeeper changes associated with it.
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