8 years ago Managing poor performance We are performance managing an employee. How long we should wait until we see improvement?
8 years ago Employee appearance Is there a guideline for what standards of presentation I can expect from my employees?
8 years ago Moving away from awards If we amend the current contracts and annualise remuneration, must we increase salaries when there is an increase in the award, even if they are no longer on it?
8 years ago Do we have to pay super on long service leave? Do we pay super on long service leave payments?
8 years ago Sorting out annual leave entitlements Is there a time frame that we can request employees to take annual leave?
9 years ago Taking disciplinary action against an employee who is on personal leave Can we contact an employee and undertake disciplinary measures while they are on personal leave?
9 years ago Deducting pay for lack of notice upon resignation Is the employer able make any deductions from their final pay and entitlements in lieu of notice?
9 years ago Employee requesting early return from parental leave What can we do if an employee on maternity leave wants to come back early but we don't have space?
9 years ago Making up a missed rest break If a worker misses their morning tea break, are they entitled to add the 15 minutes to their lunch break?
9 years ago Probationary periods and unfair dismissal protection Can we still exercise the right to terminate employment within 6 months of commencement without risk of an unfair dismissal claim?
9 years ago Paid employees volunteering their time Should employees be paid for time that they 'volunteer' for work-related events?
9 years ago Sick leave counting towards notice period Can a period of sick leave be counted as part of the notice period in a genuine redundancy situation?
9 years ago Dismissing an employee who lodges a workers’ compensation claim Can I dismiss an underperforming employee for unsatisfactory performance if he files a workers’ compensation claim?
9 years ago Dealing with an employee’s mental illness What are our rights/obligations when managing an employee with mental illness within the business, especially regarding redundancy?
