The question was simple – “Can’t I just send him a text message?” The Manager was from one of our long term clients. We had been working with the Manager to assist him with a poor performing employee. After some months, we had reached a point where ending employment was the only option left. He […]
Ending Employment by Text Message – its not on! Read More »
A decision today from the Fair Work Commission has cleared up one of the most asked questions regarding JobKeeper. Many employers have had casual employees refuse shifts. This has caused frustration for employers because, under JobKeeper, employees are paid before the Government JobKeeper payment is made. The result is that Employers basically provide these employees
JobKeeper Update – Employers can increase hours Read More »
Casual Employment is in the spotlight again. Lots of media about the threats to employers regarding potential back payments. We have seen this before. The latest media coverage is based on a recent decision on casual employment in the Federal Court. You can read more about this in an article from The Age yesterday at
Casual Employment in the Spotlight Again Read More »
In Australia, many consider Human Resources Management as being all about “compliance” or “recruiting”. While these are important elements of Human Resources, the management of people has a much greater effect on a business. Compliance is the “base” on which employment is developed. It provides the minimum requirements for employing people and nothing more. Move
Sometimes its not about compliance – its about building your business Read More »
A couple of days ago I was discussing Small Business HR with a perspective client. He was on the look out for a HR System to use in his business. Specifically, he needed to ensure his industrial relations compliance was managed. During the conversation, he asked me if we would “guarantee” his industrial relatioins compliance.
Industrial Relations and Workplace Health and Safety – Your Obligations Belong to You Read More »
A recent press release from Fair Work Australia says a lot: “Operators of fast-food food outlets in Brisbane have found out the hard way that paying staff what they thought was about right isn’t good enough.” “What’s particularly concerning is that many employers claimed to have limited knowledge of the basic entitlements of their staff, Acting Fair
Small Business Danger – Doing What You Think is About Right Read More »
Happy New Year! Listening to the news last night here in Brisbane, the reports were on many new laws/changes being introduced in the new year. Bus Fares were going up, politicians were going to be paid more etc. But there was not one mention of some of the most wide spread changes to the working
Welcome to 2010 – and Modern Awards! Read More »
The Christmas Party – a great time to unwind, rub shoulders with workmates and other great antics. They can be a fun time! But end of year parties have a very serious side as many of these antics lead to “regrets” after. Recent research in Australia found that 70% of people believed that hitting the
Christmas Party – A Time to Party or A Time to Beware? Read More »
