As of Monday, 26 August 2024, a significant change in workplace law has come into effect, granting employees the Right to Disconnect. This means employees can now refuse to monitor, […]
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Australasian Dentist (Nov – Dec) | Protecting your team is essential in troubled times – here are some key strategies to put into practice asap!
A key component of any dental practice lies in its team. Not only does the core team allow the practice to run, but individuals hold practice intelligence, as well as [...]
Alert: Do you have your Directors ID yet? (less than 1 day to go!)
The total director population in Australia is estimated to be more than 2.5 million. Around one million company directors are yet to apply for their director ID ahead of the [...]
Three Strategies to Combat “Quiet Quitting”
While the Australian economy is in the midst of a tightened labour market, inflation and a skills shortage, the emergence of ‘quiet quitting’ as a trend is not surprising. There […]
Jobkeeper Employment Law Alert – Quick tips on legislation that has just been passed
Why Should I Read This Alert? In a word: survival. This alert is for anyone that is an employer, or self-employed or engages in some form of enterprise with an […]
Amendments to Insolvency Rulings and Directors Personal Liability
To help keep businesses in business throughout the COVID 19 pandemic, the Federal Government has put in place a significant number of temporary measures. Under one of those measures, the […]
Coronavirus: Working From Home Considerations
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian employees are being directed or encouraged to work from home in order to assist with efforts to slow the spread of the […]
A CASUAL QUANDARY: IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR EMPLOYERS
WARNING: If you employ casual staff, it is crucial that you understand how recent updates in legislation and case law will impact your business. Read on to find out more about the changes.
Directors Risk Personal Liability for Staffing Oversight
Warning about Work Functions
Given the silly season is approaching again, we thought it timely to remind our readers of the potentially serious dangers that can be created by work functions and behaviour that […]
Paying the Price for Poor Documentation
We often hear from clients about their concerns as to how to properly approach dismissals. One of our key areas of advice is the importance of documentation. In this article we [...]
Disorganisation Leads to $47,000 Fine
Sometimes it really doesn’t pay to be disorganised in business, particularly when you are dealing with our courts or regulatory authorities. A Melbourne gym and its former director learnt this [...]
“Workplace” Clarified by Sexual Harassment Case
In a recent decision, the Federal Court held that the term “a workplace” is broad and may include a range of venues and locations, depending upon the surrounding circumstances and [...]
