Biz Momentum Blog

In an increasing trend companies are being fined in record numbers for non payment of overtime.

In one instance we were involved (after the matter had gone to far to resolve) the employer was required to pay $20,000 in back payments.

There are solutions to ensuring you are not subject to claims for unwarranted overtime as well as ensuring legitimate overtime is paid at the correct award rate.

This is as simple as a change to your employment agreement, update of policies and procedures and processes for authorisation of overtime.

Biz Momentum has assisted many companies avoid the trap of failing to pay or being forced to pay unauthorised overtime payments. For more information visit us  www.biz-momentum.com and contact to see how we can assist your business manage these risks.

Bullying is rampant in the Australian Hospitality industry and its management that are largely at fault. Many other industries face the same problems.

Believing that in a scarce economy where employees are afraid to complain they indulge in unacceptable and inappropriate behaviours such as:

·         Intimidation and harassment;

·         Blame shifting;

·         Lack of health & safety procedures;

·         Refusal to pay overtime and give rest breaks;

·         Intimating you will have your employment terminated if you make a complaint.

·         Many other matters.

In one high profile issue that involved multiple breaches of health and safety the company concerned appeared to work in collusions with a government department to harass and deprive the worker of statutory rights.

Employers are increasing being brought to task for these behaviours and fines and damages of significant amounts are being offered or settled before the matter goes public.

Bullying and harassment play no part in today’s workplace. For more information visit us at www.biz-momentum.com and contact to see how we can assist your business manage these risks.

We answer some of your questions regarding sick leave.

Q

Is employee sick leave cumulative or can it be capped.

A

No, employee sick leave is cumulative indefinitely and can accumulate from year to year.

Q

My employee is on 3 months sick leave do I have to pay them

A

Yes as long as the employee has leave

Q

My employee does not have any accrued sick leave and has taken sick, how do I pay them.

A

You do not have to pay the employee for personal sick leave.

For additional information and assistance contact us at www.biz-momentum.com