We all understand that training and developing employees is a necessary costs of running a business. The cost depends on the size of the business, number of employees, as well as the training requirements of your industry. This article discusses whether you can recoup...

A Telstra sales representative with 14 years service was dismissed for having a side business selling mobile phones. He made an application to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy, however after reviewing all the information and facts available, the...

One of the most common question our team are being asked at the moment is "can I stand down employees?" If there's no work for them to do, what are the rules? What are my responsibilities as an employer? Basically, the answer is a stand-down is appropriate when an...

In this new season of pandemic we have an unprecedented rise of people needing to or asking to work from home. What you may not realise though is that your responsibilities as an employer to make sure your people are safe in the workplace continue, even when the...

Since the outbreak of COVID–19 we have fielded a lot of calls regarding leave, and has this current pandemic changed any leave entitlements.  At the time of writing this blog, it hasn’t, nor is there any form of Pandemic Leave. With that in mind we would like to...

With the huge amount of change small businesses are facing at the moment there are many people facing redundancy. As employers, it's important to follow the steps correctly, both for you and for your employees. First of all, it's important to understand the difference...

The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has dominated the media over the past couple of weeks, and it has far-reaching implications when it comes to WHS and workplace responsibilities. With the spread of the virus so hard to contain, it’s important that all business owners and...

Do you employ staff on annual salaries? If yes, important legislation is now in place that affects you. Make sure you’re covered. Read on to find out what you need to do. The Fair Work Commission handed down a decision last year...

Keeping your electrical equipment up to safety regulations standards can be difficult to maintain. In industries like Construction, Demolition and Mining, the regulations for Testing & Tagging can be as regular as every 3 months. Although other industries do not...

Operating a business is very time consuming and ensuring your business is compliant with fire safety and all the Rules and Regulations can be confusing. FIRE FIGHTING & FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT We can supply, install and service all forms of Fire Fighting & Fire...