The Five “R’s” That Will Help You to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Your Workplace!
In the midst of the Harvey Weinstein investigations and the birth of the Me Too! Movement, the Australian Human Rights Commission undertook an investigation into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces and concluded that the current legislation was not at the level...
The Covid Conundrum
Is it feasible, or even possible, for an Australian business to insist on a No Jab – No Job policy in their workplaces? Qantas recently became the second major Aussie business to announce that they were implementing a policy for all frontline workers must be fully...
WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE?
The Answer Is Not as Simple as You May Think. First let’s address the legal definition of sexual harassment, in this case with thanks to the Australian Human Rights Commission. “Sexual harassment is an unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favours or...
WHEN EMPLOYMENT ENDS…
The parting of the ways The reasons that an employee leaves a business can be many and varied and, in the majority of cases, it can be a happy time for all concerned, even if it maybe coloured a little by the sadness of losing a quality and long-serving staff member....
FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN FOCUSES ON CLEANING UP
Recent Cases Have Highlighted some Worrying Trends FWO Focus for 2021/22 The Fair Work Ombudsman spoke recently about turning their focus for the coming financial year on contract cleaning businesses after a recent spate of cases in the industry.The Fair Work...
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAIR WORK AMENDMENT BILL PASSED INTO LAW
For the first time there is a definition of casual employment written into the Fair Work Act Over recent weeks the Federal Government has been trying to make changes to the Fair Work Act and get them through both houses of Parliament. As is often the case it doesn’t...
Jobkeeper 2.0: What you need to know
Need help making sense of Jobkeeper? Find out how Assurance HR can help. Call 1800 577 515 As a business owner you’re probably aware that the Jobkeeper scheme finishes in a couple of days (Monday, September 28th) and Jobkeeper 2.0 will begin in its place for...
Genuine Redundancy, or Not Addressing the Issue: the importance of doing things right.
A recent case heard by the Fair Work Commission highlights clearly the importance of communication in the workplace and following all guidelines to the letter. Confrontation can be difficult. Many people find it easier to keep the peace rather than address something...
Carer’s leave
Dealing with employees and carer’s leave can be tricky. At times it’s a simple situation, “my kid has a cold and can’t go to school, can I take the day off?” and other times things are a lot more personal, complicated, and emotionally laden. It’s important to be aware...
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