One of the more stressful times for any business operator is having to dismiss an employee. For a small business the issue is further complicated having less support […]
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Time for a HR Health Check?
Financial, IT and safety audits are commonplace across all businesses. Audits provide an independent assessment and evaluation of the business to ensure their processes, policies and operations are […]
Hiring Seasonal or Overseas Workers – some tips and traps
Many industries rely on employing travellers, often foreign during their busy period. These industries include hospitality, retail, tourism operators, horticulture and viticulture industries. Many of these seasonal workers […]
Working on a public holiday
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) […]
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 […]
Can I ask my staff to work on a public holiday?
The National Employment Standards (NES) provide an entitlement for employees to be absent from work on a day or part-day that is a public holiday. The NES protect […]
How do I manage stand down and shut down?
Pay during stand down & severe weather Stand down An employer can send employees home if there is no useful work for them to do because of: equipment […]
What is compassionate leave?
All employees (including casual employees) are entitled to compassionate leave (also known as bereavement leave) but what is compassionate leave and who is entitled to it? Compassionate leave […]
What is community service leave?
Employees, including casual employees, can take community service leave for certain activities such as: voluntary emergency management activities jury duty (including attendance for jury selection). With the exception […]