Chiropractors did you know these employment issues?
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010Chiropractors you must at a minimum understand the following to protect your business.
1. Ordinary hours are from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday. You are not considered a Medical practice which has preferential ordinary hours.
2. Employees who work outside these hours are considered shift workers in some circumstances and you must pay them a 15% loading on all hours worked that shift. E.g. Employee commences 2pm and finishes 6.30pm a 15% loading is paid on each hour.
3. Saturday work is paid at penalty rates e.g. time and one half and double time.
4. Associates cannot be paid an all up rate or a percentage of revenue invoiced by the Associate.
5. This exposes you to penalty rates, paid annual leave and other benefits you must pay.
6. Your Chiropractic Assistants working reasonably predictable hours are considered permanent part-time employees and cannot be paid as casuals anymore.
7. Most Chiropractors (97%) in Australia are in major breach of the new Health Professionals and Support Services Award. This leaves you open to serious risks, fines and penalties. Fines per breach can amount to $33,000.
We at Biz Momentum have developed products and services that assist you in keeping employees as casuals as well as employing Associates in a manner that will not cost you any more than you are currently paying them
For further information ring the Chiropractic Employee Relations Specialists Biz Momentum. We have Chiropractors in every state and territory of Australia.
Contact: 07 3349 5662 for solutions to your unique requirements.