Can I Put My Employee Back On Probation?

Can I Put My Employee Back On Probation?

Can I Put My Employee Back On Probation? Many employers wonder if an employee can be put back on probation when considering appointing an employee to a different position within their business. Often this occurs when considering promotion and there is uncertainty as...
CHOOSING THE CORRECT AWARD

CHOOSING THE CORRECT AWARD

How do I know if I’m paying my staff on the correct award? With over 100 awards to select from, it can be very challenging for employers to feel confident that they are paying their employees correctly. It is also highly likely that more than one Award will apply for...
RESTRAINT OF TRADE CLAUSE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

RESTRAINT OF TRADE CLAUSE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

I’m worried my employee is going to leave and take the team along….. With the threat of the great resignation impacting businesses and a very tight labour market, many businesses are considering the restraint of trade clauses. Solicitation and poaching of employees...
Can’t Get To Work? 2022 Floods

Can’t Get To Work? 2022 Floods

Regarding the recent flooding in Queensland and New South Wales and with more rain forecast, many of our clients have queried what leave their employees are entitled to if they cannot attend work. Similarly, what happens if flooding affects the workplace and employees...
6 Tips to Managing Workplace Gossip

6 Tips to Managing Workplace Gossip

If workplace gossip is creating challenges in your workplace, it needs to be addressed swiftly. Rumours and gossiping can quickly lower morale, increase stress and anxiety and create a toxic and unproductive work environment for employers and employees alike. Here are...
Back to the Workplace – Part 2

Back to the Workplace – Part 2

Can I direct an employee back to the office following a COVID-19 work at home arrangement? Our previous article discussed some strategies to pave the way for a smooth transition from working at home to returning to work in the regular place of work. Most employees...