In the world of HR we’re often asked what is redundancy? And what is the difference between redundancy, unfair dismissal and unlawful termination? Unfair dismissal An employee has […]
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Sick leave – when can it be used?
What is sick leave and when can it be used? Sick & carer’s leave Sick and carer’s leave (also known as personal leave or personal / carer’s leave) […]
What is paid parental leave?
Paid parental leave Employees can get both parental leave pay from the Australian Government and also paid parental leave from their employer, if the employer chooses to do […]
Termination and Redundancy rights
Notice of termination and redundancy An employer must not terminate an employee’s employment (subject to the exceptions set out below) unless they have given the employee written notice of the […]
What are the maximum weekly hours of work?
Maximum weekly hours of work An employer must not request or require an employee to work more than the following hours of work in a week, unless the […]
Who can request flexible working arrangements?
Flexible working arrangements Certain employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements. Employers can only refuse these requests on reasonable business grounds. What are flexible working arrangements? […]
What are the full annual leave entitlements?
Annual leave (also known as holiday pay) allows an employee to be paid while having time off from work. The entitlement to annual leave comes from the National Employment […]
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 […]