What is the Fair Work Act?
Posted: 30th March 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
You've heard of it but want a quick explanation, right? Here it is. Read More
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Workplace alcohol and drug policy
Posted: 24th March 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, we’re planning to introduce a workplace Alcohol and Drug policy this year. Any advice on what content to include? Read More
Industrial action: employer 101
Posted: 9th March 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo, News
With more than 250,000 workers expected to strike on April 10 as part of anti-government protests across the country, employers should be aware of their rights if an employee fails to attend work on this day. Read More
Casual conversion of employment
Posted: 5th March 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, one of my casual employees has requested transfer to full time status. Are they able to make such a request? Read More
Three warnings: fact or myth?
Posted: 16th February 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, am I legally required to give an employee three warnings before firing them? Read More
Workplace culture: does it really matter? - part 2
Posted: 10th February 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
In the second of our two part series we look at indicators of good and poor workplace culture, how culture becomes ingrained and some cost-effective strategies for moving towards a more positive workplace culture. Read More
Workplace culture: does it really matter? - part 1
Posted: 28th January 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Workplace culture: the term is often promoted as intrinsic to business success but is it something that has genuine impact on bottom line? Read More
New Fair Work Information Statement
Posted: 21st January 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently released a new version of the Fair Work Information Statement. Knowing this can save you big bucks! Read More
Fair Work Commission Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted: 6th January 2019
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
This year’s Fair Work Commission Annual Report highlights unfair dismissal claims continue to be a happy hunting ground for disgruntled ex-employees. Read More
Sham contracting: is your business doing it?
Posted: 26th December 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
A Gold Coast tour bus business engaging in sham contracting has been ordered to pay penalties of $164,475. Read More
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