Some Advice for Staff Christmas Functions
Well it’s that time of year again and a lot of our clients have been asking us how they should manage their staff Christmas function. We have probably all been to a work function where someone drinks too much and starts acting inappropriately. The key to trying to avoid inappropriate behaviour (in the first place) […]
New rules for managing flexible working arrangements
From 1 December new rules were introduced by the Fair Work Commission regarding flexible work arrangements. Under the rule changes an Employer may only refuse a request (made under Sect 65 of the Fair Work Act) for a change in working arrangements on ‘reasonable business grounds’. In addition, Employers need to consult with the Employee […]
Managing Mental Health issues in the Workplace
Managing staff that present to work with a mental health problem or illness is becoming more prevalent. The stigma once associated with mental health is being broken down thanks to the great work of numerous charitable organisations within Australia who have raised the profile of mental health and made it a mainstream issue that needs […]
Employee status – don’t be in for a super shock
When is an employee an employee? It might sound weird but this is a question you may need to ask, especially in relation to superannuation. One of the buzzwords in the Fair Work Act 2009 was ‘sham contracting’. A key component of this relates to whether a worker is deemed an employee for the purposes […]
HR Consultants – Everything you need to know!
All you need to know about HR Consultants; from when to know you may need to seek an eternal HR consultant right down to what you should be looking for. When it comes to managing staff and dealing with complex HR issues within the workplace, it can be extremely time consuming and emotionally draining. Not […]
Case Alert: March 2018
Welcome to our new case alert. Each month we will bring you a summary of a case we think may be relevant to you. This month’s case alert will provide guidance to you on issues you may face in the workplace, particularly around redundancy. Court finds worker’s complaint unrelated to redundancy A Gorgon LNG project […]
Termination – it’s all about the process
Termination is not that hard really. Many business owners/managers have a perception that it is almost impossible to terminate an employee these days. However, it is not that difficult if you follow some simple steps. Terminating is all about process. If you decide to terminate someone and have no process behind the decision, then a […]
Smart Recruitment Just a Click Away
Welcome 2018! Some of us may be returning back to work this year, with the important task of recruiting new team members. Finding talent in this technologically advanced society has gone beyond placing an ad on Seek. Social media cannot be ignored as an avenue for connecting with prospective employees. Employers should consider all available […]
Case Alert: January 2018
Welcome to our new case alert. Each month we will bring you a summary of a case we think may be relevant to you. This month’s case alert will provide guidance to you on issues you may face in the workplace, particularly around social media and cyber-bullying. Lorna Jane worker loses $570K claim over alleged […]
Work Christmas Parties
Christmas is fast approaching and with that in mind we need to consider our policies regarding employee behaviour during the silly season. Your employees have worked hard throughout the year and it’s time to let down your hair and celebrate your achievements. However, the staff Christmas party isn’t an open invitation to disregard what you […]
