Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are now a norm in our society and as such it is worthwhile for businesses to have a social media policy in place. Social media policies can apply to any company-based social…
The start of the Fair Work System in 2010 saw the introduction of modern awards and the National Employment Standards (NES). The NES sets out 10 minimum entitlements for all employees and must be read in conjunction with any relevant…
‘Prevention is better than cure’ is an old saying that certainly holds true in the area of harassment, bullying and discrimination at the workplace. With each of these issues, while an offender can be personally held to account, the company…
The Fair Work Act sets out the information that an employer must maintain in his or her pay records, as well as the details of what must appear on an employee’s pay slip. Pay records must be in English; retained…
Many automotive dealerships make extensive use of international workers to address the long-term trade skill shortages in their service departments. Typically on ‘457 visas,’ these workers bring much needed skills in mechanical repair, auto-electrical work, body repair and painting. Auto…
Here are the basics you need to consider when deciding between casual or part-time staff When you require an employee for less than 38 hours per week, you have a choice as to how to employ them. Usually the first…
The National Employment Standards (NES) contain provisions governing sick leave (now called personal leave) and carer’s leave. All permanent employees, including part-timers, but excluding casuals, accrue personal leave at the rate of 1/26th of the ordinary hours worked each week….
Dad and Partner Pay is a Federal Government funded program which is an extension to the Paid Parental Leave scheme. It became available to eligible working dads or partners (including adopting parents and same-sex partners) who care for a child…
The Fair Work Act has provisions dealing with unfair dismissals and what are known as ‘general protections’. A breach of a general protection occurs when an employee is treated less favourably or dismissed because they have claimed or exercised a…
AADA Dealer members can now access Industrial Relations and Workplace Health and Safety services at an exclusive rate. Industrial relations, that is, the management of obligations and entitlements between employers and employees is an incredibly important matter for businesses, including…