Some time ago in a Clint Eastwood movie, I remember the character that he played saying: “I tried being reasonable
Read moreIndependent contractors: back to the bad old days
05/08/2010
The Independent Contractors Act 2006 (ICA) was implemented to simplify the law surrounding “employee like” incorporated independent contractors (IC) and protect the IC’s from unfair, unconscionable or unjust bargaining or circumstances where an IC is paid less than a comparable employee.
Read moreSpecialist HR Contractors
20/07/2010
Your business is small to medium size and need HR support? But you don’t need anyone full time. Also, some of your needs are not “entry-level” HR practitioners.
Read moreWelcome – Archer Jack Cunningham
19/07/2010
Kim Cunningham and husband Leigh, welcome their second child Archer Jack Cunningham.
Read more“Understanding Insurance – The Warranty and Workplace holes in your Business Protection”
01/07/2010
It is common for installers of cabling to take great comfort from the written warranties provided by manufactures of cabling product.
Read moreTough but Fair
01/07/2010
Employers, employees and unions must negotiate an enterprise agreement (EA) in good faith. In past articles, I have suggested that the US position – that any direct communications with your workers when there is a bargaining representative for the workers is unlawful – will not be followed in Australia
Read moreTo pay or not to pay – meeting requirements to avoid severance payments
01/07/2010
In Allman v Teletech International Pty Ltd, the Federal Court heard call centre workers for outsourcing service provider Teletech were made redundant after Telstra cancelled a key contract.
Read moreWhy safety management systems are so important for your business
01/07/2010
The recent case of Inspector Childs (WorkCover Authority of New South Wales) v State of New South Wales (Department of Services, Technology and Administration) [2009], demonstrates that existing safety management systems are not the be all and end all.
Read moreWhy it’s hard to be an employer in South Australia right now
01/07/2010
Large employers are opting out of operating in South Australia because of the complexities of the South Australian workers’ compensation regime. Arguably, the case law and statute unreasonably favour the employee over the employer.
Read moreThe Danger of Complacency with Safety Matters in your Workplace
01/07/2010
When running Safety Leadership Training throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria, I am commonly confronted by managers who unhesitatingly tell me tales about cutting corners on safety to bring business on time and on budget.
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