by Aahana Lakhia | Mar 23, 2018 | Human Resources, Legal
The recruitment market is becoming increasingly competitive with employers actively pursuing top talent and implementing aggressive measures to gain an advantage over competitors. Employers do this by offering attractive incentives to prospective employees, including...
by Aahana Lakhia | Mar 4, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Payroll, Uncategorized
Keeping proper records is an often-overlooked part of running a business. In a recent underpayment case, the Federal Circuit Court has highlighted the importance of employers meeting their record-keeping obligations, and the serious penalties for failing to do so....
by Jane Murray | Feb 23, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fast Food, Hospitality, Human Resources, Legal, Retail
Businesses engage “casual” employees for a variety of reasons. Hiring casuals can provide flexibility for businesses who are looking to hire a more flexible workforce. Often, casuals are engaged as an interim measure to staff a particularly busy period such as...
by Jane Murray | Feb 8, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
The so-called “Cloud era” has seen rapid changes to the way we interact and, given we spend a considerable chunk of our life at work, it is unsurprising that the growth of Cloud technology, social media and other online platforms has pervaded the employment space...
by Aahana Lakhia | Feb 2, 2018 | Legal, Professional Services
A restraint of trade can be a useful and effective tool to protect your company’s confidential information and intellectual property including client lists. That said, a poorly drafted restraint clause will be unenforceable, so employers need to ensure their...
by Paul Konstek | Nov 12, 2017 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Mining & Construction, Professional Services
Many businesses in the building, civil and mining and professional services industries in particular, underestimate the benefit of a well-constructed employment contract. This is especially the case when businesses engage workers for a project, specific period or high...
