Drug 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...
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Employers 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...
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10 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...
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What 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...
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When 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...
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Misconduct 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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Why Employers Need a Social Media Policy
Social Media Policy 75% of businesses don’t have a formal policy in place on the use of social media 1 …Do you? In a recent report Sensis and AIMIA it...
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Protecting High Income Employees by Providing a Guarantee of Annual Earnings
Why should I provide a Guarantee of Annual Earnings? Together with the 2.9 % increase to minimum wages, the high income threshold has increased from 1 July 2012. This...
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Resign or be fired?
When faced with the need to terminate the employment of a worker, sometimes employers will offer the employee the option to resign or face termination of employment. In this...
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Meal Breaks for Award Employees
How long is a meal break for Award Employees? This article provides a brief update on the status of meal breaks while at work for Award employees. Under Work...
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