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Repugnant work environment’ amounted to breach of contract
A court has ordered a law firm to pay over $50K to an employee who was made to work ‘self-evidently’ excessive hours and not properly paid.
Can You Dismiss an Employee for Bad Behaviour at the Christmas Party
Discover when out-of-hours behaviour crosses the line and how clear policies can protect your business.
Understand the new right to disconnect laws
From 26 August 2024, employees will have the right to disconnect from work communications outside of working hours.
Promotion Preferred Over Salary Increases, Study Finds
With salary budgets tight, a Robert Half survey reveals that over half of Australian workers would consider non-monetary benefits such as bonuses, flexible working hours, and additional holidays instead of pay raises.
Intrusive managers ramp up stress levels
A new study confirms that managers contacting employees after hours is causing extra job stress.
Health And Safety Representative Entitled To Payment For Whs Inspections On Days Off
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a health and safety representative must be paid for WHS inspections conducted on days off, highlighting the entitlement to compensation for necessary inspections outside scheduled hours.
Ordering employee back to office and reducing her hours amounted to dismissal
An employee has successfully claimed she was dismissed after a dispute relating to entitlements to working from home.
How do you calculate overtime penalty rates?
Struggling with overtime calculations? Discover the correct method for applying penalty rates and how modern awards impact your pay structure. Get clarity on daily vs. aggregated overtime and avoid costly mistakes.
Shift penalties
Shift penalties compensate employees for working ordinary hours that are generally considered undesirable or unsociable.