Superannuation is an employee entitlement. It is a complex issue as to what forms the cost base and many other questions arise.
The Australia Taxation Office provides an informative portal to answer your questions and as well Biz Momentum can assist you too.
Discrimination is increasingly becoming a favourite method that employees are taking up to seek compensation and redress against employers.
A business was fined $60,000 recently for terminating the employment of 3 people because they were union members.
Fair Work is here with all its changes and modern awards. Some practical goals for your business 2010 ‘New Year’s’ resolutions maybe;
1. Review and update your employment agreements for the new changes to be legally compliant;
2. Review your policies and procedures; are they compliant with your employment obligations;
3. Re-induct your employees to remind them of their obligations and remember that if you cannot prove your employees were regularly updated you will be held responsible in the event of a workplace incident.
The 10 National Employment Standards come into force 1 January 2010 for all employees regardless of whether the employee is considered an award worker or a high income earner by the Fair Work Act.
A high income earner is one who earns more than $108,300 (indexed each year) and is not subject to an award.
These are the minimum entitlements to all employees in Australia covered by Fair Work.
Work Health & Safety has been traditionally managed by individual states in Australia. However in recent times states have been convening and discussing a work health and safety bill to cover all jurisdictions.
The Bill was rubber stamped recently and is scheduled to start on 1 January 2012.
The upshot is that whether you work in Qld, NSW or WA you will be uniformly covered by the same legislation in those states.
We have attached a copy for your information. Provided by Philip Lye of Biz Momentum www.biz-momentum.com
There is nothing more unnerving that receiving a phone call or reading the local newspaper and finding a quote that you have purported to have made.
Most employees understand that speaking to the media or making statements on behalf of your business without prior authorisation is prohibited.
However to ensure this matter is understood ensure your code of conduct includes a statement prohibiting unauthorised media disclosure and contact in addition to directing the employee to refer any matter raised to management.
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Death and serious illness is not a favoured topic in the workplace. We as a society have built a taboo around such subjects so that we are insular and isolated from these matters. However, the honest fact is that in the employment environment, if you employ workers, you will be faced at some time with serious and terminal illnesses in the workplace: an employee’s or yours. Serious illness is not a respecter of person’s and usually visits when least convenient to you and your business however you must face the issue head on. You may have questions such as how long will the employee be away, do I need to keep their employment open, how should my employees and I react to the person along with many others. You should not be surprised if you experience many mixed emotions or fail to understand how to deal with these matters. This is understandable! The there is a variety of legislation you must consider before making decisions when facing such issues and your business has a number of obligations towards employees. The fact is that this is not an easy time for you as a business owner however the truth is the employee needs your support.
Whatever you do manage the process with understanding and compassion you are dealing with a human being and you yourself will face this one day. Help is a phone call away. Having assisted businesses with these matters we understand and can guide you through the maize of decisions you need to make. You are not alone, others have gone before you.
A recent study found that Australians work the longest hours of anyone in the world. Apparently we have stacked up billion of dollars in accrued annual leave payments. Overwork and a general lack of balance in life have been proven to be linked to a large list of illnesses and social ills.
Failing to take regular leave has consequences on the cash flow of your business and may leave you open to workers compensation claims for fatigue. Tired workers do not perform as well as those rested. Take the time to develop a recording mechanism and strategies to ensure that your business risks are minimised. If you are unsure how to proceed contact Biz Momentum www.biz-momentum.com