There are two steps to obtaining approval for a new enterprise agreement. The first step is for employees to vote on whether they approve of the proposed enterprise agreement. If the majority of employees vote in favour of the new enterprise agreement the agreement progresses to the second step. The second step in approving a…
5 Tips for Drafting Position Descriptions
Published 13 September 2019 The day to day priorities of management and HR professionals can sometimes leave position descriptions as an afterthought. However, when drafted properly, position descriptions can be an invaluable tool for both employers and employees. Why have position descriptions? A position description is a useful, concise tool that outlines the duties, functions…
Podcast | Flexible Work Arrangements
Published 4 September 2019 Welcome to the third instalment of our podcast. In this episode we discuss the parameters of flexible work, who is eligible, and managing requests from employees for flexible work arrangements. You can listen to the podcast below, or by clicking the links to subscribe on your preferred streaming service: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YiRq5K Google…
An Employer’s Guide To Australian Employment Law
An essential feature of Australia’s commercial and cultural identity has been the regulation of employment. This has created significant hurdles for employers, as well as giving rise to a rich and sometimes complex area of legal practice. While it is tempting for practitioners to indulge themselves and each other in the vagaries and complexities of…
Podcast | Genuine Redundancy
Published 19 August 2019 Welcome to the second instalment of our podcast. Episode 2 discusses genuine redundancy in the unfair dismissal jurisdiction. You can listen to the podcast below, or by clicking the links to subscribe on your preferred streaming service: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YiRq5K Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2LFbjxQ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/c2V2 Breaker: http://bit.ly/32PIkgk Radio Public: http://bit.ly/2K1rZwq The content of this podcast is…
Pocast | Casual Employment
Published 25 July 2019 Welcome to the first instalment of our podcast. Episode 1 covers the issues around casual employment and the recent changes to the law that have created a level of confusion amongst employers and employees alike. You can listen to the podcast below, or by clicking the links to subscribe on your…