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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
Posted: 1st August 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, News
From 1 August 2018 most employees can take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence. Read More
Posted: 23rd July 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
So…last time you used an online employment platform to post a position vacant ad you received hundreds of applications from applicants without relevant experience. Sound familiar? Here’s some tips to maximise your valuable time. Read More
Posted: 16th July 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Redundancy: the word strikes fear into employees and often, employers are also confused by what the term actually means. Here’s some key information to cut through the mystery of the dreaded "R" word. Read More
Posted: 10th July 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR, News
One question pops up quite regularly from Bare Bones clients: should I provide a written reference to departing employees? Read More
Posted: 3rd July 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR
Hello Bare Bones Consulting, I’ve informed an employee I plan to speak with them about their conduct at work and have set a date and time for this. I’m conscious about confidentiality around this matter…do I have to allow a support person to attend? Read More
Posted: 23rd June 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, Fair Work Commission, General HR, Legal Mumbo Jumbo
Sooner or later every business owner is bound to experience a complaint around workplace bullying. Here's what you need to know to manage it well. Read More
Posted: 11th June 2018
Posted in: Bones Blog, General HR
Hi Bare Bones Consulting, I’m writing a Social Media policy for our business. I’m struggling with ideas around what to include…any tips? Read More
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