Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a
post-pandemic ‘JobMaker’ plan in a bid to revitalise the economy.
The plan includes a new committee to look at reforming Australia’s
industrial relations system.
Genuine Redundancy and the need for consultation
Many employers (large and small), still don’t realise that they
need to consult with an employee in accordance with a modern award
or enterprise agreement, before making a role redundant.
Landmark Court Ruling Could Expose Employers To Back pay Claims Worth $8billion
Millions of “casual” employees could now be entitled to backpay
following a landmark court ruling by the Federal Court of
Australia.
Why training matters
How training can increase productivity, reduce costs and
mitigate legal exposure. Read our latest article in INCLEAN
magazine.
Record Penalties For Hero Sushi Operators, Owners & Payroll Officers
The Federal Court has today imposed record penalties of
$891,000 against the operators of three Hero Sushi takeaway outlets
for underpaying workers and providing false records to the Fair
Work Ombudsman.
Covid-Safe Business Plan Template
To help your business prepare a plan for the different stages of
the pandemic Better HR has integrated the
government’s Covid-Safe Business Plan Template into our
HR software. As part of our ‘Covid-19 HR Toolkit’.
Better HR Employee App on Google Play and Apple App Store
Better HR’s Employee App helps you automate important people management tasks and capture mandatory employee records more easily to meet your legal obligations. Its FREE for your employees with any HR Professional or HR Platinum subscription.
COVID-19 drives “surge” in unfair dismissal claims
Covid-19 has driven a “surge” in unfair dismissal claims. Unfair
dismissal claims increased 60% in April 2020.
Video: 4 Important Steps When Hiring New Workers
In this video Sean Wilson CEO of Better HR talks about
the four (4) important steps in preparing to hire new workers. To
help you hire the best workers and reduce the risks of fines &
penalties, employee claims and back-pay orders.