a year ago Can we deduct pay for failure to submit a leave form? Can we reduce the number of hours for which we pay an employee if they fail to submit a leave form?
a year ago What exemptions apply to the right to disconnect? When will an employer be exempt from the right to disconnect laws?
a year ago What do ‘piece rate’ and ‘achieved by result’ mean? Do ‘piece rate’ and ‘achieved by result’ mean the same thing?
a year ago Can we withhold commission for lateness? Would a policy to withhold commission for regular lateness be lawful?
2 years ago Are there risks to using a dismissed employee as a casual? Can we use a dismissed employee on a casual basis to cover work requirements while we look for their replacement?
2 years ago Can we relocate our staff to a new warehouse location? We will be moving the location of our warehouse in a few months. Can we force staff to move?
2 years ago Will a resigning employee whose role is redundant be entitled to redundancy pay? An employee whose role is soon to be made redundant has resigned. Are they entitled to redundancy pay?
2 years ago Can we ask an ill employee for medical information? Can we ask an ill employee for information about her condition to ascertain whether she will be able to return to work full-time?
2 years ago How much parental leave can the non-primary caregiver take? How long can the non-birth parent have off work given he will not have primary responsibility for the care of the child?
2 years ago How can we dismiss an employee on a maximum-term contract? What is the process for early termination of a maximum-term contract due to breach of contract by conduct?
2 years ago How long must we retain records for former employees? How long do we need to hold former employees’ personnel files before we can securely destroy them?
2 years ago Must we provide notice to dismiss a casual employee? Must we provide notice to dismiss a casual employee? Does this change if the casual has been engaged for more than 12 months?
2 years ago Can we change an employee’s position when they return from parental leave? Can we require an employee to go into a different role on her return from parental leave?
2 years ago Can employees use long service leave in lieu of annual leave? Can employees use their long service leave when they run out of annual leave?
