Tag: Employment

Quick answer: A fixed term employee is engaged for a set duration or project, with the contract expiring automatically on the end date, no notice or formal termination needed. It shouldn’t include an early-exit clause with standard notice, or it isn’t genuinely fixed term. Keep an employee on past that date without a new agreement, […]

Employees may work part-time under an award, an enterprise agreement or under a part-time work agreement which has been designed to suit their individual needs. Many individuals enjoy the flexibility of part-time work, while many businesses reap the benefits of offering part-time employment. Part-time employees work less hours than full-time employees and receive all the […]

Quick answer: Small business dismissal rules under the Fair Dismissal Code apply to employers with fewer than 15 staff, and employees can’t claim unfair dismissal in their first 12 months. Genuine redundancies are allowed, but sham redundancies used to remove a difficult employee are illegal and can attract fines up to $37,000. Keep written records […]

We’ve combed through the archives and pulled together our top Christmas articles. Employing Christmas Casuals? Do it the right way It’s that time of year again where businesses gear up for their busiest period. For many retail establishments, hiring casual staff is the only way to get through this increased workload effectively. It’s also the […]

Quick answer: Sham contracting is when an employer wrongly labels an employee as an independent contractor to dodge entitlements like leave and super. Penalties under the Fair Work Act reach $16,500 for individuals and $82,500 for companies per breach – one employer, Jooine Pty Ltd, was fined nearly $60,000 after underpaying a misclassified worker over […]

If you operate a business, chances are you understand the importance of building an online presence through Social Media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. But did you know that the way you conduct yourself on these platforms is affected by Australian Consumer Law (ACL)? The ACL outlines rules that impact how you can  portray […]

Employees have the right to be paid the correct pay rate for all time worked. Depending on the type of work you do, your minimum pay rate may be outlined in legislation, your contract of employment or the relevant award or workplace agreement under which you are employed. If you are receiving less than your […]

Quick answer: Permanent part-time employment means ongoing work for less than 38 hours a week, with the same pay rates and entitlements as full-time staff, calculated pro-rata. This includes annual leave, sick leave, long service leave, parental leave, and superannuation, with a written contract setting out hours, pay, and duties. The start of a New […]