What is the Comcare Scheme for workers compensation?
If you’re an employee of a: Commonwealth government agencies and statutory authorities (excluding members of the Australian Defence Force) and the ACT Government and its agencies; or A National...
Read MoreCan I terminate an employee on long term sick leave?
An employee on long term sick leave can create considerable uncertainty for an employer. Are they going to return to work? Can I put someone else on to replace...
Read MoreGPS Tracking in work vehicles: Make sure it’s legal!
Are you thinking about using GPS tracking devices? GPS vehicle tracking is becoming more common in the work place. Over the last few years the costs involved with installing...
Read MoreDrug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Does drug and alcohol testing fall under OH&S initiatives? A recent decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed the importance of employer occupational...
Read MoreEmployers need to get ready for the new National Employee Standards
The 1st of the National Employment Standards (NES) is that which provides that the maximum weekly hours are 38 hours for full-time employees (or if the employee works less...
Read More10 Rules for Executives to Follow When Confronted with a Disciplinary Meeting
Disciplinary meetings can be stressful and demanding for both executive employees and employers. Indeed, many employees have never had to attend a disciplinary meeting and many employers have never...
Read MoreReasonable Additional Hours
A ruling in a September Court case provides an example of what constitutes “reasonable additional hours”. This case is useful in getting an understanding of what “reasonable additional hours”...
Read MoreWhat are the new workplace bullying laws in 2014?
Over the last few years workplace bullying has received a lot of focus from our politicians and the media. This resulted in changes being made to the Fair Work...
Read MoreWhen a “punch up” at work is in the course of employment
Summary: A truck driver in NSW was unable to return to work for 12 months after being involved in a punch up at work with two colleagues. He had...
Read MoreMisconduct at Work Can Lead to a Summary Dismissal
Are your employees doing what they’re told? An employee following the reasonable directives of their employer is one of the most fundamental and essential ingredients of the employment relationship....
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