2 days ago How do we pay a deceased employee’s employment termination pay? What are our obligations regarding termination pay, including tax and superannuation, if an employee passes away?
25 days ago Can we make deductions from an employee’s pay? When would it be lawful for an employer to deduct amounts from an employee’s pay?
a month ago What long service leave provisions apply to interstate employees? Which long service leave provisions apply to employees who work remotely in a different state to the business?
2 months ago What redundancy pay do secondees receive? Is redundancy pay paid at the rate of the seconded role or the original rate of pay?
2 months ago How has the law around work health and safety codes changed in New South Wales? What is the change in New South Wales in relation to work health and safety codes of practice?
2 months ago Must we change annual leave to personal leave on request? An employee requested personal leave at the same time as their pre-booked annual leave. Must we change the annual leave to personal leave?
3 months ago When does leave accrue between dismissal and reinstatement? When an order states, “The period between the Applicant's dismissal and reinstatement is to be counted by the Respondent for all purposes as period of employment," does leave accrue during the period?
4 months ago Can we meet our consultation requirements by letter? Can consultation be done via letter or do you need an in-person meeting to discuss the matter?
4 months ago Can we deny a casual conversion request? Can we deny a request to convert from casual to full-time permanent employment if we don't have the hours available?
4 months ago When might sole trader contractors attract superannuation guarantee obligations? Do we need to make superannuation payments for a sole trader contractor?
5 months ago How soon must we pay redundancy pay? Do we have to pay redundancy pay on the day or employment termination or can it be within 7 days of termination?
5 months ago Can an employee take unpaid parental leave before 12 months of service? Can we refuse to allow an employee to go on parental leave after her due date to enable her to reach 12 months of service?
5 months ago Should we use a set-off clause for an annualised salary arrangement? What is the difference between an annualised salary arrangement and a contract with set off clause?
7 months ago Can we plan for a mature-age employee’s retirement? What rights do we have in relation to succession planning for mature-age employees?
7 months ago How do we handle a request to transition from full-time to part-time? Does a new employment relationship begin when an employee moves from full-time to part-time?