by | Mar 30, 2020 | Award Provisions
Clerks Award flexibility during outbreak of coronavirus The determination inserted a temporary new Schedule, which applies from an employee’s first full pay period on or after 28 March until 30 June 2020. Schedule I adds award flexibility to the Clerks Award...
by | Mar 15, 2019 | Workplace Articles
In assessing an unfair dismissal claim, we would like to grasp how the alleged unfair dismissal of an employee, the process that occurs during the unfair dismissal application, the eventual conclusion of the process, and how it affects the financial capability of a...
by | Jan 10, 2018 | Workplace Articles
Rescuing Small Business owners The ER way – How Fresh HR Insights adds value Times can be hard for small business owners. Even when the economic waters are relatively smooth, if you spend your business life running from side to side of the ship, you can find...
by | Nov 1, 2017 | Award Provisions, Employment Relations, National Employment Standards, News letters, Workplace Articles
What type of employees do you need? Employees Permanent Full-time Permanent Part-Time explained. The type of employees that you choose to meet your business requirements is a very important decision. Business owners need to be aware of the legal ramifications relating...
by | Oct 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
For all of you that live and work on the Gold Coast you will know that it is the micro capital of Australian Businesses with many small to medium size companies. Some of you may have experienced a surging businesses from the construction boom and tourism. Others may...
by | Jun 28, 2017 | Award Provisions
It is extremely important for employers to be aware of the national minimum wage rate. By law employees must be paid the minimum wage for difference kinds of jobs under relevant Industry Awards. It is okay to pay employees more than the minimum wage, however some...
by | Jul 3, 2016 | Workplace Articles
Work-life balance is the equilibrium between the amount of time and effort a person devotes to work and that given to other aspects of life. Work-life balance is the subject of widespread public debate on how to allow employees more control over their working...
by admin2022 | Jan 13, 2016 | News letters, Offers and Packages, Workplace Articles
Define a clear mission and vision We live in a world where change is fast and we can not control it. Life is stressful and sometimes we feel powerless. Families that were once around the corner, are often either fractured or distant. Even marriage isn’t the...
by | Oct 28, 2014 | National Employment Standards
Can you work for another employer while on leave? If an employee is on annual leave and long service leave, are they permitted to work for another employer during this time? This questions was recently sent on Workplace Info our Ask an Expert service. Q One of our...
by | Sep 26, 2014 | Legislation Updates
Are your workplaces up to scratch? With continually developing workplace laws and increasing penalties for non-compliance, it is becoming more important to stop and consider whether your workplace practices are up to scratch. Amy Richardson recently posted an article...
by admin2022 | Sep 22, 2014 | Workplace Training
Welcome to Fresh HR Insights Online Training Units There are two options with all our Training Units. Tier One – Unit and Assessments only $195 + GST (no marking of the assessments) Tier Two – Unit, Assessments and the assessments are marked by one of our...
by | Sep 15, 2014 | Recruitment
Potential Employees – What are you looking for I got asked the other day what are you looking for in a Potential Employee? This is my list – would you agree??? – email me with your thoughts on paulette@freshhrinsights.com.au Aptitude –...
by admin2022 | Sep 10, 2014 | Workplace Articles
Accident insurance policy If you have a business in Queensland and employ workers, you are required to insure them against workplace accidents with WorkCover Queensland (s48, Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003). You cannot pay any of your own...
by | Nov 19, 2012 | Fair Work Ombudsman News, Legislation Updates
Minimum period of employment, absences and unfair dismissalWhich absences from work count (or don’t count) as service, with respect to the minimum period of employment under federal unfair dismissal laws?There are a number of preliminary matters that must be...
