by Simon Obee | Mar 19, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Services, Workplace
“Frankly, if one act of inoffensive drunkenness at an after work function provided valid reason for dismissal, I suspect that the majority of Australian workers may have potentially lost their jobs.” Commissioner Cambridge in Trudi Puszka v Ryan Wilks Pty...
by Simon Obee | Mar 15, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, Workplace
What do pet groomers, tutors, tour guides, au pairs and people procuring donations for charities have in common? In some circumstances they may be covered by the Miscellaneous Award 2010, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”). The FWO has been busy updating the...
by Simon Obee | Mar 14, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
“The proper role of a human resources department is to sit between impulsive managers baying for dismissal and the obligation of an employer to ensure procedural fairness.” – Deputy President Anderson in McCouaig v Colliers International (SA) Pty Ltd T/A Colliers...
by Antonia Randles | Feb 12, 2019 | Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
We spend a great deal of our time at work, so it may not be surprising when romance blossoms between co-workers. When an intimate relationship develops between co-workers, there may be difficulties associated with office gossip, a decrease in productivity on behalf of...
by Shane Duffy | Jan 31, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS, Professional Services, Workplace
Employment Innovations (EI) are proud to have been chosen as the new national HR & Payroll Approved Product for the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) members and their clients in Australia. Bookkeepers cannot afford to turn a blind eye when it comes to...
by Antonia Randles | Jan 9, 2019 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fast Food, Hospitality, NEWS, Retail, Workplace
This year, Australia Day falls on a Saturday, which means all States and Territories will be observing the public holiday on Monday 28th of January. If your business is open on Saturday 26th January, employees should be paid their normal Saturday rates, and public...
