Archive for the 'Termination Employment' Category

Practical Human Resource Short Training Courses for Business Owners

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

In conjunction with the National Institute of Accountants and Biz Momentum we are conducting the following seminars in Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.

Place

Date

Time

Topic

 

 

 

 

Brisbane

31st January 2011

11-12 (1 hour)

Paid Parental Leave

Brisbane

31st January 2011

1pm – 4.30pm

Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update

Tasmania – Ulverstone

3rd February 2011

1pm – 4.30pm

Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update

Tasmania – Hobart

4th February 2011

8.40am – 12.10

Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update

Sydney

8th February 2011

8.30am – 12.00

Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update

Sydney

8th February 2011

1pm – 4.30pm

Effective Termination of Employment

ACT

9th February 2011

8.30am – 12.00

Fair Work Act & Modern Awards Update

ACT

9th February 2011

1pm – 4.30pm

Effective Termination of Employment

Brisbane

23rd February 2011

9.00am – 12.00

Difficult People, Grievances & Performances Appraisals

Brisbane

23rd February 2011

13.00 – 16.00

Effective Termination of Employment

Webinar

24th February 2011

12.00-2.30

Fair Work Update

Sydney

30th March 2011

8.30 – 12.00

Understanding Employee Obligations

Sydney

30th March 2011

1.00 – 4.30pm

Workplace Policies and Procedures – what you need and how to write them.

Brisbane

5th April 2011

1.00 – 4.30pm

Understanding Employee Obligations

Brisbane

31st May 2011

1.00 – 4.30pm

Workplace Policies and Procedures – what you need and how to write them.

 

For further information and to register for these events please visit the NIA on www.nia.org.au

Fair Work Fines have increased significantly for employers – $288,000 fines underpaying 2 employees

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010


An Adelaide company that employed two (2) employees was fined $288,000 for underpaying their two (2) workers less than $4,000.

Many business owners still continue to keep being surprised by the veracity of claims against them and the courts are continuing to take a tough line with employers they believe are deliberately flouting the law.

Employers need to be extra careful about industrial relations compliance and understand that it is not an easy exercise to remain vigilant and up to date with the many changes in addition to complying with modern awards.

Biz Momentum provides employers and businesses with expert advice in each state and territory – get the facts on 07 3349 5662.

Superannuation payments on Termination of Employment

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010


If an employee is given payment for their employee entitlements upon termination of employment in lieu of working any notice period then the Fair Work Act considers that the Superannuation Guarantee is to be paid.

This can be a tricky issue in some situations and depending on your circumstances you should take advice. Redundancy and other forms of termination have different applications to what should or should not be paid or included.

Contact us on +61 7 3349 5662

Small Business Dismissal Code

Friday, July 23rd, 2010


The federal government have updated the Small Business Dismissal Code. The code contains some new questions that you must answer in order to satisfy the code.

We have made a copy available to you online.

Contact Biz Momentum 61 7 3379 5662 for assistance with dismissals and termination matters.

Small Business Dismissal Code

Long Term Casual Employees

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Having long term casual employees in your business comes with obligations.

Did you know a long term casual employee?

  • Has the right to a claim for unfair and unlawful dismissal.
  • Is entitled to paid long service leave.
  • Must be given a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement.
  • May be entitled to unpaid parental leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave).

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Employee Email and Internet Use – what you must know

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

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.

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How long do written warnings last?

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Under Fair Work there is no statutory limit as to how long a verbal or written warning remains valid.
However as a general rule, depending on the severity of the circumstances and the event one to six months is appropriate.
In considering warnings there are some things an employer should consider;

  • Ensure the confidentiality of the warning process as being between only those parties that have involvement in the process.

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Union Membership Increasing

Friday, May 14th, 2010

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

Employers, Fair Work and Underpaid Employee Entitlements

Friday, May 14th, 2010

In recent days Fair Work Australia has recovered significant amounts of employee entitlements underpaid to employees.

It is vitally important to ensure that you pay your employees correctly and that you understand your obligations surrounding termination of employment including payment of notice periods, redundancy payments, severance payment s to name a few.

Biz Momentum can assist you with determining what you must pay your employees and assist you safely navigate Fair Work requirements. 

Recent recoveries by Fair Work included:

  • $16,900 for two Fortitude Valley cleaners underpaid their redundancy entitlements
  • $16,000 for a Kangaroo Point educator underpaid wages in lieu of notice and accrued annual leave on termination of employment
  • $7400 for a Indooroopilly food and beverage assistant underpaid hourly overtime and penalty rates
  • $7300 for a manager in the CBD underpaid severance pay

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Deliberately dishonest manager dismissal ruled as unreasonable

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

A “DELIBERATELY dishonest” manager sacked after colluding with his colleagues to defraud his employer has had the manner of his dismissal ruled unreasonable by Fair Work Australia. 

In the latest decision to concern employers, the tribunal found that the employee’s admission that he had taken money from his employer, Kings Transport and Logistics, warranted his termination. 

Fair Work said the employee’s actions were “deliberately dishonest” and he had “conducted himself in a manner fundamentally inconsistent with the basic expectations of an employee”. 

But while the tribunal found the reason for his sacking was valid, it ruled that it was unreasonable because of the way the company had investigated the allegations. 

“The evidence before me indicates that Kings has demonstrated an entirely inconsistent approach to the employees involved in this behaviour,” it said. 

“This could only be described as managerial incompetence”.

The message is clear; conduct procedures and processes professionally.

see www.biz-momentum.com to assistance.