FAQ series: Question 2 – I caught an employee taking money from the cash draw and I told him to get out there and then, and to not come back. He has now made an application for unfair dismissal, how can he do that, isn’t that a summary dismissal?

Georgia Spencer 7 April 2019 No Comments

There is never a time when it is appropriate to terminate the employment of an employee without giving them natural justice. Even where it appears that there is nothing the…

FAQ series : Question 1 – Must I cease a performance management process if someone says “I am stressed”?

Georgia Spencer 31 March 2019 No Comments

Unfortunately, there is no stock answer to this question. Being stressed by the process or the potential consequence of not improving performance is certainly not sufficient enough reason to stop…

Recruitment – right person, right fit

Georgia Spencer 12 March 2019 No Comments

People are the best asset to a business, therefore attracting, recruiting and retaining the right people is critical to business success. This is easy to say but often very difficult…

What to do when everyone wants to take leave at the same time

Georgia Spencer 12 March 2019 No Comments

Sometimes public holidays fall in such a way that taking time off around the public holidays becomes a no brainer. The Easter long week and Anzac Day this year create…

Employment record keeping – it really is worth the time and effort

Georgia Spencer 25 February 2019 No Comments

Keeping accurate and up to date employment records has always been important. However, the risks associated with not keeping such records are now much higher following the introduction of a…

Breach of Director liability results in prison term

Georgia Spencer 12 February 2019 No Comments

We often hear about Director liability and for most Directors it is an abstract concept that we think will never impact us. The greatest risk has historically been attached to…

Narcissism in the workplace – real or imagined?

Georgia Spencer 5 February 2019 No Comments

I was recently reading an article which asserted that “narcissism is today’s biggest workplace problem”. If we are honest, we have probably all worked with at least one of these…

Are you at risk of breaching a Modern Award?

Georgia Spencer 31 January 2019 No Comments

The Industrial Award system in Australia is extensive. The Modern Award system is intended to cover most work and therefore most employees, providing for minimum enforceable conditions. Although the Modern…

Inadequate HR is a reputational risk

Georgia Spencer 22 January 2019 No Comments

The number of reported cases citing poor HR practices has increased. This may well be because the cases of poor HR that are reported may better be described as extremely…

Is enterprise bargaining the only way to achieve improved flexibility and productivity?

Georgia Spencer 7 January 2019 No Comments

I have been reflecting on when enterprise bargaining is an appropriate strategy for clients and when other options may better suit their business objectives. What I have increasingly noticed over…

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