Tag: Citation HR

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 …

Termination without tears

Don’t let a poorly handled termination come back to bite you.

8 things employers should know when calculating termination pay

The complexity of what constitutes final pay when an employee leaves the business can be quite overwhelming. The last thing you want is to risk damaging your business’ reputation or …

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is closely related to discrimination law and is designed to ensure staff are employed fairly and free from prejudice.

In Australia, it takes a woman 50 extra days to earn the same as a man

While we’re seeing improvements closing the gender pay gap, the WGEA highlights the disproportionate impact this pay gap has on Australian women.

Handling conflict with an employee

It’s up to employers to manage conflict within the workplace – to minimise disruption and promote a safe working environment.