Policies and Procedures

May 19, 2022

ALERT!
Employment law and the Federal election – what are the impacts of party policy for Employers?

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Enterprise Agreements, Policies and Procedures

With less than a week to the Federal election, many employer associations, unions and industrial relations stakeholders are eagerly awaiting a result that will determine the next 3 years, or more, of industrial relations reform. With wage growth dominating public discourse, industrial relations reform has arisen as a central factor in the election. But what […]

December 8, 2021

ALERT!
Public Health Direction behind 17 December 2021 restrictions finally released

COVID-19, Employment Contracts, Policies and Procedures

Yesterday, the Queensland Government released the ‘Public Health and Social Measures linked to vaccination status Direction’ (‘Direction’) which will be effective from 5am (AEST) Friday, 17 December 2021. This is the direction that underpins the Queensland Government’s announcement of restrictions for unvaccinated persons on 9 November 2021. A link to the Direction can be found […]

November 30, 2021

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
COVID-19 vaccination mandate – but what happens when employees don’t comply?

Employment Contracts, Policies and Procedures

The last two years have been challenging for employers in more ways than one. Employers have dealt with the financial and operational effects of COVID-19 and now they are faced with a new challenge, the dilemma of mandatory vaccination. In this Employment Update we will briefly consider two recent cases dealing with mandatory COVID-19 vaccination […]

October 19, 2021

Tips for hosting a successful and low risk work Christmas Party

Christmas is not only the time to celebrate another year with family and friends, but it is also a time to celebrate your workforce, and your business’ achievements during the year. While Christmas parties can be great for team building and morale, such events are loaded with potential employment law risks. In this video, Hamish […]

July 6, 2021

Policies – why employers should have them

Policies are essential in the workplace as they help reinforce and clarify the standards expected of employees and help employers manage staff more effectively. In this video, we provide our top 3 tips in relation to employment policies. Avoid incorporating policies into the employment contract Policies should be expressed in the contract as a reasonable […]

June 8, 2021

Social media – when can you limit an employee’s personal posts?

Increasingly, social interaction online is becoming the way individuals connect with each other. The distinction between personal and work life is narrowing. This is causing employers to ask: Can I be liable for my employee’s personal social media posts? To what extent can I limit my employee’s personal social media posts? This area of law […]

February 11, 2020

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Is it time for a HR Health Check? Practical Tips for Employers to Reduce Risk in 2020

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts, Policies and Procedures

With 2020 well underway, it might be time for employers to undertake a ‘HR health check’. Undertaking a HR health check will help to minimise workplace risks and set your business up for a great year ahead. In this update we look at some practical tips that employers can focus on now to avoid costly […]

November 28, 2019

ALERT!
Queensland Government passes legislation for part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts, Enterprise Agreements, Policies and Procedures

On 27 November 2019 the Palaszczuk State Government passed legislation to amend the Holidays Act 1983, with the key takeaway for employers being that hours worked after 6.00pm on Christmas Eve will now be a part-day public holiday. The change follows similar changes in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Specifically, following the change, the […]

October 30, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
To Post or not to Post? Social Media Roundup – Lessons from Recent Cases

Policies and Procedures, Unfair Dismissal Discrimination, Dismissal, Misconduct, social media policy, Termination, Unfair Dismissal

This month we look at employee use (or misuse) of social media. We examine some recent cases and highlight some tips for employers to help manage similar issues. Social media – where are we now? There has been growth in the number of Court cases relating to the use (or misuse) of social media by […]

August 28, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
The Anti-Bullying Regime Under The Fair Work Act – What You Need To Know

Discrimination and Harassment, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures Bullying, Discrimination, Employment Law, harassment, Karki

This month we look at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) ‘stop bullying’ jurisdiction and explain what employers need to know about the increasing prevalence of these claims being made by employees. We explore what constitutes ‘bullying’ under the regime and give examples of what does not meet the definition. We also set out some important […]

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