The sad truth is that a significant proportion of businesses have staff who indulge in recreational drug taking. However, dismissing staff for drug use is a very complicated issue and there is no 'one answer' fits all
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We have rolled out our new Mobile web application for handheld devices. Designed specifically for smartphones the new mobile site offers reference and download capability for the modern devices. This enables you to download your Toolbox documents eg. Employment Agreements, disciplinary processes, letters and more
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Last month we discussed flexible work arrangements, rest and meal breaks and continuity of employment. Today we discuss the remaining three changes to the Employment Relations Art 2000; Good Faith, Collective Bargaining and ERA obligations.
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With the new lower drink-driving tolerance limit, it is recommended that unless the company makes transport arrangements for their staff, the focus of the company Christmas party should be shifted away from alcohol consumption. The same rules and boundaries apply at the off-site and after hours Christmas function as they do in the workplace.
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"Relevant daily pay" is used to calculate the employee’s pay entitlements for public holidays, alternative holidays, sick leave and bereavement leave.
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