Becoming an employer of choice: 4 reasons it’ll benefit your business
With the current talent shortage – employers need to be aware that candidates are in high demand, so businesses need to up their game when it comes to securing and …
6 FAQs every employer must know about personal/carer’s leave
Did you know that the average Aussie worker takes approximately 9.7 days of personal leave annually?
Can five weeks of annual leave entitlements enhance well-being and productivity?
The concept of annual leave – or paid time off – is more than just a break from the routine of work, it’s a crucial component of achieving and maintaining …
How to deal with grievances at work
Nearly every employer has had to deal with a workplace grievance before, but what happens when the complaint is something serious or the employee has decided to formalise it?
3 things employers must remember when managing theft in the workplace
We all want to be able to trust our employees to do the right thing, but what happens when the numbers aren’t matching up?
Writing a termination letter? Here’s what it must include
Terminating an employee for underperformance or misconduct is a necessary part of any business, but it’s the way it’s handled that determines whether it results in a positive or negative …
What is serious misconduct?
Whilst most employers know that serious misconduct can result in instant dismissal, it’s important for employers to understand what serious misconduct looks like.
Procedural fairness, unfair dismissals, and unauthorised absences: how are they linked?
Does an employee who fails to obtain permission for a partial day absence or inform anyone of their whereabouts warrant a summary or immediate dismissal?
Your guide to long service leave
Long service leave is an entitlement afforded to employees who have served a company for an extended period.
From record applications to rapid resolutions: the FWC’s year in review
Have you ever wondered what the role of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is?