Correct Redundancy Processes
What is a redundancy?
Redundancy can occur when an employer either doesn’t need an employee’s job to be done by anyone, or the employer becomes insolvent or bankrupt.
employer obligations
Christmas Parties & Office Shutdowns
Well people, we are here. Not sure how we got here, but we did. December 2024.
Christmas – Public Holidays & Shutdowns
The Christmas and New Year period can significantly impact business operations for organisations across Australia. Some businesses may become significantly busier to keep up with demand, whilst others may be shutting down. With the festive season approaching there are important employee entitlements that you should now be planning for.
Employing Casuals for the Festive Season
The Festive Season is just around the corner and many businesses are now looking to recruit their seasonal workforce.
Psychosocial Health & Safety
Psychosocial health and safety in the workplace refer to the mental and emotional well-being of employees within an organisation. It encompasses creating an environment that fosters positive mental health, minimises harm, and supports employees in times of distress.
Employer Obligations: Police Checks
The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) applies to all employers and employees as well as prospective employees – permanent or casual. The Act includes discrimination on the basis of a ‘criminal record’ where an employee is dismissed from employment or denied certain opportunities due to a criminal record. Further, a job applicant may be discriminated against through being denied the job because of their criminal record.
Employer Obligations During Periods of Shut Down and Stand Down
Employers may need to temporarily close down their businesses for a range of different reasons, this is considered a shut down. Shut downs may occur because of refurbishments or during slow periods of the year, such as Christmas and New Year.