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Common Errors with Annual Leave Loading
In this article we take a look at another typically underpaid entitlement …. Annual Leave Loading. Read on for the details of why million-dollar wage earners were found to be entitled to their annual leave loading payments and compensation ordered. In this...
Annualised Salaries – 9 out of 10 Employers Get This Wrong
Does your business pay employees covered by an award an annualised salary? If so, you are not alone. Many businesses do not wish to deal with the administrative burden of calculating weekly pay plus overtime, plus leave loading, plus penalties, plus any number of...
CAN AN EMPLOYEE WITHDRAW THEIR RESIGNATION?
Many clients ask us this question and the answer in most cases is no. Under common law principles, when notice of resignation has been given, it cannot simply be withdrawn unless the employee gave notice in what is known as a “heat of the moment” situation. In this...
Incentives to Train & Retain
Federal Incentives to Train & Retain Your Workforce! The Government understands that businesses have been finding it challenging to maintain profitability in recent times. This is partly due to workforce absenteeism (illness), stressed staff covering multiple...
IS OMICRON FOILING YOUR PLANS?
Is Omicron BA.2 foiling your plans to get your team back to the workplace? With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, employers face more challenges thanks to the Omicron BA.2 variant. Many businesses are now asking if they should proceed with or abandon plans to...
INDUSTRIAL MANSLAUGHTER
WHS Industrial Manslaughter Legislation. Yes, you can be sent to jail! Industrial manslaughter laws are in effect in QLD, VIC, ACT, NT and WA, with NSW and SA likely introducing these laws during 2022. As a result, understanding and acting upon your health and safety...
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...
The HR Piece Of Defending Your Business From Cybercrime
According to the Cost of Cybercrime Study published by Accenture, a leading international professional services company specialising in information technology, 43% of all cyber-attacks are aimed at small businesses, with only 14% of small businesses prepared to defend...
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...