An Adelaide car windscreens company and its director
have been penalised almost $85,000 after exploiting seven
employees, including one who was paid a flat hourly rate of just
$12.50 for a period of 10 years.
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Better HR HR Newsletter January 2017 now available!
Keep informed and up to date about important HR and employment
relations issues affecting small to medium businesses in Australia.
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Competitor Contract Review
Better HR was recently asked to review employment
contracts provided to one of our clients by a competitor. Our
employment law experts were alarmed at the number of serious
compliance issues we identified, and the substantial risks these
created for the employer.
5 things on the small business wish list for 2017
Despite all the big promises made to small businesses by this
government – and despite all the pro-small business rhetoric we
hear in Question Time and in government press releases – now’s a
terrible time to be a small business owner here in Australia. So,
for what it’s worth, here’s a list of the things I’d like to see
the Government do for small business in 2017.
Medical Certificates: What Every Employer Needs To Know
The Fair Work Act 2009 makes it clear that
employers are required to provide their employees with a minimum
number of personal/carer’s leave days each year. This article helps
employers understand their rights.
Canberra carpenter and his company hit with 38k in penalties
A Canberra carpenter and his company have been
penalised more than $38,000 after ignoring a Fair Work Commission
order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.
Fair Work Inspectors target Ballarat in regional Victoria
The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a media release advising that
it will audit employers in Ballarat in regional Victoria as part of
a new campaign.
Volunteers and Your Record-Keeping Obligations
Many not-for-profit (NFP) organisations rely on volunteers to
provide a wide range of services to the people and communities they
serve. However, many NFPs fail to comply with the very important –
and often legally-enforceable – requirements to maintain proper
records about their volunteers. In this article, we take a closer
look at what you should do now to protect your NFP.
Merry Christmas and Holiday Operating Hours 2016
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our normal trading hours will apply with the following
exceptions…
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