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Posted: 24th November 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
With the end of 2018 looming large, now's the time for a HR audit to address the employment challenges that have been keeping you awake at night. Read More
Posted: 19th November 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
As an employer, you know you have a legal obligation to hold certain records. But can an employee request the records you hold on them? Read More
Posted: 11th November 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Hi Bare Bones, I have an employee working on a combination of salary plus commission. They have started to commence early each day at their own initiative. Am I obligated to pay this employee overtime? Read More
Posted: 21st October 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
As an employer, you know one key engagement tactic is to keep everyone in the loop on business direction, right? But if you’re planning an after-hours get together to deliver company news you’re going to have to pay. Read More
Posted: 14th October 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, one of my managers has queried the “reasonable additional hours” in his contract of employment. Is there any specific number of hours considered “reasonable”? Read More
Posted: 7th October 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
A recent court decision ordering a media company pay $570,000 for underpayment of wages highlights the penalties for failing to acknowledge employee entitlements. Read More
Posted: 24th September 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Business owners are generally aware that a contract of employment contains express terms. Fewer employers know about implied terms…but these are the ones that can make your life easier. Read More
Posted: 16th September 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Hi Bare Bones, I’m a small business and am about to put on my first employee. I’m not sure what Award covers employees in my industry. Can you help? Read More
Posted: 18th August 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Hi Bare Bones, my colleagues and I are hoping you can clarify something for us. If an employee is dismissed for assaulting a co-worker, is the employer still required to pay the employee notice? Read More
Posted: 9th August 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
A recent Fair Work penalty of $115,000 against a Gold Coast security company highlights the importance of employer awareness around adverse action obligations under the Fair Work Act. Read More
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