Document employee promotions correctly or you may expose a “sting in the tail”
For some business owners the end of the year is a time for the annual performance review of staff, and in some cases the promotion of staff. These days...
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Making a dismissal appear fair may not cure earlier defects… a warning for employers
As an employer you are entitled to exercise your right to dismiss an employee for misconduct. However, you should be aware of the consequences of doing so, and not...
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A Redundancy Payment is Property and Can Be Divided in a Property Settlement
A redundancy is where an employer no longer requires a person’s job to be performed by anyone because of changes in the operational requirements of the employer’s business. It...
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Is unfriending a work colleague on Facebook actually workplace bullying?
In a recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a real-estate agent (Lisa Bird) who unfriended a colleague (Rachel Roberts) on Facebook after an argument was found to...
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Do I have to allow an employee to record a disciplinary meeting?
Over the last eight years, the proliferation of smartphones has led to an increase in employees recording meetings with management. The majority of smartphones now have built-in recording applications,...
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Dad and Partner Pay (DAPP)
Government provides Dads and Partners with 2 weeks’ paid leave Fathers of new babies can apply to receive payment of two weeks’ leave following the passing of legislation in...
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Can I terminate an employee on long term sick leave?
An employee on long term sick leave can create considerable uncertainty for an employer. These are just some of the issues employers struggle with. This employment law article won’t...
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GPS Tracking in work vehicles: Make sure it’s legal!
Are you thinking about using GPS tracking devices? GPS vehicle tracking is becoming more common in the work place. Over the last few years the costs involved with installing...
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Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Does drug and alcohol testing fall under OH&S initiatives? A recent decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed the importance of employer occupational...
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Employers need to get ready for the new National Employee Standards
The 1st of the National Employment Standards (NES) is that which provides that the maximum weekly hours are 38 hours for full-time employees (or if the employee works less...
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