Published 12 December 2020 Unpaid parental leave is one of the National Employment Standards. While it does not bestow any direct financial entitlement to employees, for eligible employees however, it provides a mechanism under which their employment with an employer is maintained (in spite being on unpaid leave) for up to two years. There are […]
Published 31 July 2020 As a follow on from our newsletter series providing updates on COVID-19, we have compiled an eBook “Employment Law in the COVID-19 Era”, a comprehensive resource for small business owners, employers, and human resource professionals. The eBook includes many of the updates we released as the crisis developed, but also contains […]
Published 24 March 2020 After a season of devastating bushfires, Australia has now been hit by the outbreak of coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19). Many employers are confronted with the impact the pandemic may have on their workplace and employees. Employers and employees should be aware of their rights and obligations in the midst […]
Published 28 February 2020 With a focus on employee underpayments from recent media scandals, in this month’s newsletter, we take a look at some of the issues with underpayments and what you should be aware of to stay payroll compliant. Given recent underpayment scandals, it is clear that payroll compliance is going to be a […]
Determining what tools to use to assess how an employee’s performance should be evaluated can be tricky for employers. In some professions and industries, it can be an easy decision. For example, employees in sales can be assessed based on the dollar amount of sales each month, or employees in manufacturing can be assessed on […]
After a season of devasting bushfires, Australia has now been hit by a tropical cyclone and severe storms causing serious material damages, road closures and flash flooding. These extreme weather events cause devastation and losses affecting individuals and businesses. Many employers are confronted with the impact these natural disasters may have on their workplace and […]