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 »
Temporary changes have been made to the Fair Work Act to enable employers and employees to fully utilise the JobKeeper wage subsidies. These changes apply only to employers who are eligible to receive payments under the JobKeeper scheme. If your business is not eligible for JobKeeper, these changes to the Fair Work Act do not
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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 »
