By Madeleine Brown, Associate and Miette Xamon, Law Clerk
As we approach Christmas, end of year gifts and bonuses in the workplace become a common occurrence.
By Madeleine Brown, Associate and Miette Xamon, Law Clerk
As we approach Christmas, end of year gifts and bonuses in the workplace become a common occurrence.
Its Spring! Although it’s still brisk and blustery out there – in the weather and many of our clients’ businesses – with some ongoing workplace issues this year being ensuring the correct classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors, permanent or casual engagement, and new developments in domestic violence leave entitlements and casual conversion rights.
By Mark Cox, Director and Miette Xamon, Law Clerk
With the flexibility of information technology, working from home is easier than ever, and more popular for many, being associated with greater overall job satisfaction.
By Joanna Knoth, Senior Associate and Renae Harg, Senior Associate
Now that the festive season is over, employers can focus on the year ahead. What New Year’s resolutions are you making for your business?
Below are some practical New Year’s resolutions that may minimise your employment law risks.
By Nikita Barsby, Special Counsel and Gemma Little, Associate
What are your organisation’s New Year’s workplace relations resolutions?
The New Year presents a great opportunity to critically review your organisation’s workplace relations infrastructure and arrangements, to ensure that these are working to sufficiently protect the organisation’s interests.
By Joanna Knoth, Senior Associate and Lauren Wright, Lawyer
Along with the Christmas party, client lunches and the office secret Santa, the festive season may bring a significant increase in employee expense claims.
By Nikita Barsby, Special Counsel and Gemma Little, Associate
As the year draws to a close, employers may choose to give employees bonuses, gift cards or something similar, usually as a way of recognising the past year’s work and achievements. While this practice is often positive in that it can increase morale and motivation, employers should ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place to prevent well-meaning gifts from becoming gremlins.