As part of normal business practice today employers are increasingly dependent on employee’s performing their duties by using email and internet technology.
Recent studies have demonstrated that abuse of these systems is rife in the workplace. In one investigation Biz Momentum discovered that one employee had visited over 500 different porn sites in a 6 months period. Employers have an obligation to inform, train and ensure that employees understand their responsibilities and rights in using the employers email and internet systems.
The commonwealth government has introduced a paid parental leave scheme for all eligible Australians. The scheme is scheduled to begin 1 January 2011 and YOU NEED to be aware of your obligations.
While nothing is set in concrete the government recently released draft legislation which is expected to be passed soon. Basically the scheme provides primary caregivers of newborn children with 18 weeks paid parental leave.
Some of the details are:
There will be a phasing in period of 6 months where the draft indicated that the employer will not be required to pay the caregiver and where the caregiver will claim directly from the Family Assistance Office. You will be required to pay eligible primary caregivers from 1 July 2011.
The introduction of Fair Work has brought about many changes that an employer is required to keep abreast of and ensure compliance with.
Most employment agreements are now out of date and now may be a good time to bring your agreements up to date. There are significant penalties for non compliance.
Consider the following;
Do your agreements provide an acknowledgement that the employee has the right to work in Australia.
Employee participation in unions has grown as more employees turn to unions to assist them in improving their pay and conditions. Employers need to be educated about how, when, why and if unions become part of their workplace what their obligations are. Call us to see how we can assist your business ensure that it complies with its employment obligations. Call us on 61 7 3349 5662 working Australia wide
“There’s a dramatic change in the workplace today which should be a major concern to every HR department and boardroom.” (the Australian) It is being widely reported that many managers and workers are intending to move. Many believe that their sacrifices during the GFC have gone unrewarded.
Unless employers took action, companies risked losing their most talented employees and would be forced to pay the higher costs of recruiting new staff.
Employees rated being well rewarded along with development opportunities as being their top two choices.
There are strategies you can take to retain valuable employees and at Biz Momentum we can assist you in this process.
Contact us at (INFO ( AT ) BIZ-MOMENTUM.COM) OR TELEPHONE US ON 61 7 3349 5662. Biz Momentum operates Australia wide.
Unfortunately the National Employment Standards and Fair Work do not allow for unpaid foster parent leave such as would apply for normal parental leave entitlements and arrangements.
Employers can allow their employees’ to take leave without pay however they are not obliged or required to do so. For further assistance contact Biz Momentum 07 3349 5662
It’s vital that everyone in your organisation has a written outline of their role; a position description.
Position descriptions clarify what you can ask your employees to do AND give you the back-up you need if they refuse to follow your instructions.
With the introduction of modern awards as at 1 January 2010 there are detailed classifications that apply to your business when remunerating your employees. If your position descriptions are incorrect you could find yourself subject to claims for backpay.
Writing detailed position descriptions can be time consuming and costly. We at Biz Momentum have developed a suite of Job Descriptions that comply with legislation, pre-written and cost effective.
Contact us today to see how we can assist you. www.biz-momentum.com (T) 07 33495662 or email info (AT) biz-momentum.com ‘We service you whereever you are located’.
The implementation of Modern Awards has opened up the possibilities of employers entering into Annualised Awards with their employees.
This provides that an employer may pay an employee an annual salary in satisfaction of certain provisions of the award such as;
1. Minimum weekly wages;
2. Allowances;
3. Overtime and penalty rates; and
4. Annual leave loading.
Where an annual salary is paid the employer must advise the employee in writing of the annual salary that is payable and which of the provisions of this award will be satisfied by payment of the annual salary. The annual salary must not disadvantage the employee and must be reviewed annually.
At Biz Momentum we can assist you in writing and implementing these agreements for your business.
Contact us www.biz-momentum.com (T) 617 3349 5662 (M) 61 409 002 365 – we work Australia wide.
There seems to be some confusion within the Chiropractic Profession in respect to the new modern award ‘the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010’.
We at Biz Momentum have assisted practices safely navigate the requirements of these changes resulting from award coverage and the new Fair Work Act.
You can help yourself by contacting us www.biz-momentum.com (T) 61 7 3349 5662 (M) 61 409 002 365 We work Australia wide.