Do you employ casuals? Do you know about the new Casual Employment Information Statement? We have put together some information to help you understand your obligations. What is the new Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)? The Fair Work Ombudsman have produced a new CEIS which employers must provide to casual employees. This includes current (engaged […]
Let’s talk about unfair dismissal claims. Firstly, have you ever responded to an unfair dismissal claim? Secondly, would you know what to do and where to start? The Fair Work Commission has a free resource called the Unfair Dismissals Benchbook. The terrific resource can assist business owners and HR Practitioners across SMEs through to large, […]
Let’s talk annual leave. What happens if multiple team members ask for leave at the same time? Is it a case of first-come, first-served? Or is it more complex? Allow us to share some insights. Scenario James and Kevin work in hospitality. James requests two weeks of leave over Easter to go camping and a […]
With the COVID-19 vaccination rolling out across Australia, many employers are asking, “can I require staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination?” To help you understand your rights and obligations as an Australian employer, we have put together some information. Firstly, can I require staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination? In line with advice from the […]
Do you know whether or not you are required to pay a trainee to attend training? If you employee trainees, it’s important to understand your employer obligations. We recently received this question. “We employ a trainee and they are required to attend a tertiary facility to undertake regular training. Are we required to pay them for […]
We often get asked, “how do I calculate leave accrual for part-time employees?” If you find this confusing, you’re not alone. To help you get it right, we have put together a simple formula for you to follow. How to calculate leave accrual for part-time employees Firstly, divide the number of hours worked for […]
A common question we get asked is, “do I need to pay staff for opening and closing times?” So, what is the answer? As an employer, you are required to pay your staff for their time. If you expect them to arrive early to open up your business or stay late, you must pay them. This […]
Have you heard about the General Retail Award changes? If you employ staff under the General Retail Award, important changes now apply. Earlier this month, Fair Work announced significant variations to penalty rates effective from Monday, 1 March 2021. So, what exactly has changed? The penalty rate paid to a casual working on a Sunday […]
Do I need to pay an employee if they do not work on a Public Holiday? We often get asked variations of this common question by employers in the lead-up to the holidays. Last week, we got asked, “if an employee usually works 10 hours per day, do they still get paid for 10 hours […]
Let’s talk about sick leave. When can an employee use sick leave? Is it only for instances where they are sick or have an injury? Or can an employee also use it for pre-arranged appointments? Appointments such as elective surgeries and medical consultations? Here is what you need to know. An employee can use sick leave […]