Tag: Citation HR

An employers guide to sick leave

Personal or carer’s leave is an entitlement of all full-time and part-time employees.

Worried about underpayment claims? Invest in an efficient payroll system

The FWO and the Australian Government are taking a special interest in policing wage underpayment and are upping their enforcement in this area. That’s why investing in an efficient payroll …

What is Annual Leave Loading?

Annual leave loading is a lesser-known entitlement for Australian workers covered by certain Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

An employer’s guide to long service leave

Every State and Territory has legislation outlining long service leave. It’s largely the same, but there are important differences that employers need to know.

The fine line between wage deductions and wage theft

What are wage deductions? This question is one our workplace relations experts get frequently via our 24/7 HR Advice Line, and here our experts answer it.

Compassionate and community service leave

Compassionate leave and community service leave are often less understood but equally important.

General protections: ignorance is not bliss

When running any business, complying with Australia’s complicated workplace laws is a must and ignorance is not an excuse.

Workplace Bullying

Deciphering what is and what isn’t bullying or how to actually deal with a harassment complaint when it comes across your desk, is often fraught with difficulty.

The importance of keeping proper employment records

Record-keeping isn’t an exciting part of running a business, but it’s an important legal obligation that assists with the effective management of employees.

Tattoos in the workplace: what we feel versus what the law allows

Regardless of your views on body art, when drafting a workplace dress code policy, it’s important that businesses are acutely aware of discrimination laws which may prevent a business from directing employees to …