Succession Planning
A succession plan helps a business deal with a situation when a critical person (either the business owner, manager or employee) is seriously injured or leaves the business suddenly....
14 Feb
Blog
08 Sep
Employment Contract is Key!
This article briefly discusses the outcome of the Rossato case, as well as the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 relating to casual employment, and casual conversion. Employment contracts are key...
28 Jun
When does the minimum wage increase apply to my Award in 2021?
Each year the Fair Work Commission reviews the minimum rates employers can pay their employees. The National Minimum Wage and the annual wage review reflect these changes....
09 Jun
The New Casual Conversion Rules – What Do I Need To Do?
This article explains the new rules that apply to the conversion of a casual employee to a permanent employee. It covers what the employer and employee need to do, including when an employer can refuse to convert a casual employee. It also lists the eligibility requirements for employees. This article is the third in the Casual Conversion Series. This Series...
25 May
Is my employee a casual employee under the new legislative definition?
The Federal Government changed the laws relating to casual employment in March 2021. It legislated a definition of 'casual employee'. The Government also inserted a new offset mechanism into the Fair Work Act to protect employers against 'double dipping'. 'Double dipping' was the subject of some court cases in recent years. It occurs when an employer employs a person...
25 May
What is the new Casual Employment Information Statement?
In March 2021 the Federal Government changed the law relating to casual employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman had to create a new form to be provided to casual employees. So, the Ombudsman created the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS). This article explains what the CEIS is, who you need to give it to and when you need to provide...
22 Mar
Casual Overtime Changes … what do they mean for you?
Below are the top 6 things to do to check if your business is up to date, compliant and keeping your casual workforce happy following the updates made by the Fair Work Commission on 30 October 2020 to the casual and overtime clauses in 97 Modern Awards. ...
03 Feb
Last round of increases to modern award minimum wages apply from 1 February 2021
Usually an increase to the minimum wage under modern awards will commence on 1 July. However, due to the impact of Covid-19 on different industries, the Fair Work Commission in its Annual Wage Review 2019-20 determined that increases to the modern award minimum wages for 2020-21 would be staggered. Increases for Group 1 Awards commenced on 1 July 2020...
28 May
The casual employment crisis
A Federal Court decision on Wednesday 20 May is causing a lot of concern amongst employers. The decision involved the same employer (WorkPac) that had a previous decision on Casual employment go against it in 2018. Both these cases are central to casual employment and employer obligations in Australia today. Offset clause now in the Fair Work Regulations 2009 The previous...
21 Jul
Fair Work Advice for Employers
It’s important that all employers know: 1. Which Award applies to their employees; 2. How to classify their employees correctly; 3. What pay rates apply; and 4. When penalty rates apply. Girardi Human Resources has more than 25 years’ experience assisting employers with this advice. To book in for a consultation, phone: 0421 085 546 or email us for a quote:...