A bullying case you need to know about
October 30, 2022
Business risks keep climbing as awareness grows of adverse action claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA).
The requirements for a ‘genuine redundancy’
October 28, 2022
Recently a company was making an employee redundant due to a restructure of the business. You think this is a straightforward exercise? But for an Award or Agreement covered employee you have to get the formal consultation process right! Unfortunately the company failed to do so and had to go to the trouble of running an unfair dismissal case. In this article we explain the ‘genuine redundancy’ requirements, and the formal steps the employer has to follow to avoid an unfair dismissal case.
The comprehensive guide to employer and employee rights and obligations during natural disasters
October 14, 2022
With the recent flooding across many parts of Australia, there will be plenty of businesses that are impacted and many of which will be unable to open. So what are the employer’s responsibilities towards their employees?
The benefits of having a clear staff handbook
October 4, 2022
Irrespective of their size, companies have a wide range of policies and procedures in place that their workers need to be aware of – which is why a staff handbook can prove useful. Comprehensive and easy-to-understand employee handbooks should detail employment policies and procedures, clearly articulating your business’s expectations of employee behaviour and performance in their roles.
Avoiding an unfair dismissal case when you buy a business and keep the employees
September 9, 2022
There is a common theme in many of the cases we read now, about getting the process right and following often simple steps, to avoid employee relations issues such as unfair dismissal cases. This applies to many situations, but more so with a transfer of employment situation.
Proactive Steps for Sexual Harassment Compliance – A Positive Duty to Combat a Negative Problem
September 8, 2022
We recently held a webinar on the topic of reducing the risk of sexual harassment in the workplace, which can be viewed below.
Disciplinary procedures in small offices
September 7, 2022
Disciplinary procedures are a normal, yet important part of any workplace, regardless of size. However, across different businesses, the disciplinary procedures and when they are used can differ a lot. This can be due to a number of factors, including accepted standards of behaviour or the approach of the owner or manager.
Important Federal Court Ruling Clarifies How to Calculate Personal Carer’s Leave (PCL)
September 6, 2022
On 21 August 2019 the Federal Court of Australia (Mondelez v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138) delivered a landmark yet controversial judgement (Mondelez v AMWU 2019); in relation to ‘what is and how to calculate personal & carer’s leave (PCL) per the Fair Work Act 2009’.
The Salt Shaker Method
August 31, 2022
The Salt Shaker Method was created by a New York restaurateur to demonstrate the key principles of managing employees and keeping their performance up to a certain standard. The method outlines the concept of constant, gentle pressure which ER Strategies General Manager David Price, explains in the video below.
ER Strategies Referral Program FAQs
August 31, 2022
ER Strategies has recently launched its new referral program, designed to benefit many of our awesome clients who have been spreading the word about our services for many years. If you refer someone who signs up for one of our WorkShield packages or otherwise spends a minimum of $2,500, you will receive a $150 voucher as a reward.
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