What are employers rights and responsibilities with regard to staff on a public holiday? Can I ask my staff to work on a public holiday? The National Employment Standards (NES) […]
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How to manage Christmas shutdown
Shutting down over Christmas and New Year? Each year, we get a few common questions from business owners who want to shut down their business over Christmas and New […]
Ensure your Christmas Party does not turn into a “HR Hangover”
As the holiday season is fast approaching, now is the time we turn our focus onto the end of year celebrations and Christmas Parties. Unfortunately, in some cases […]
Managing absenteeism in the workplace
According to Direct Health Solutions recent absenteeism survey, Direct Health Solutions employers pay $347 per day on average for a workplace absence, which is in excess of over $32.5 […]
Casual workers now have right to part time and full-time employment
Casual workers have won the right to demand a permanent full-time or part-time job after 12 months under a landmark Fair Work Commission ruling. But employers will still have the […]
Beware of Sham Contracting Arrangements
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Pizza Hut franchisee on the Gold Coast for alleged sham contracting activity and underpaying a delivery driver more […]
Redundancy – What are your obligations?
Redundancy and restructures are commonplace in today’s business environment. Unfortunately, the casualties of poorly constructed and planned transitions are far greater than just employees losing employment. The damage […]
Fair Work audits
In December 2016, Fair Work Inspectors undertook 50 field audits in Ballarat and plan to audit a further 150 businesses in the town in the new year as part of […]
Retailer fined $23,000
A Frankston mobile phone retailer has been penalised a total of $23,000 for under paying an overseas worker. The owner of the company admitted to underpaying an employee, […]
Tavern operator penalised
The operators of a tavern have been penalised $19,500 and a Company Director $3000 for underpaying a venue manager $6759 in Personal Leave and accrued Annual Leave in […]