As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) If social media is a necessary workplace “evil”, then what lies beneath is the often practised, but rarely mentioned, custom of “Facebook stalking”. This involves reviewing the social media postings of...
IN THIS ISSUE: When is an individual liable for Award underpayments? Recent penalties awarded against individuals Wage increase effective 1 July 2015 – a timely reminder to review pay rates WHEN IS AN INDIVIDUAL LIABLE FOR AWARD UNDERPAYMENTS? An individual, not just...
IN THIS ISSUE: Family Violence is an issue that has received considerable prominence in recent times and an awareness of the prevalence of the issue is emerging in workplaces. How does an employer respond when a staff member is a victim of family violence? How does an...
APRIL 2015 In this edition, we interview Steve O’Connor, Australian CEO of the world’s largest outdoor advertising corporation, JCDecaux, about the challenges and opportunities facing “out of home” advertising and developing a culture of innovation. We highlight our...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 4 (Click here to download) Terminating employees for performance based issues can be difficult for employers to navigate at the best of times. An employer’s right to terminate because of poor performance has not been helped by a...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 4 (Click here to download) Securities based employee incentive schemes will again become a more effective tool to attract and retain staff, given the Federal Government’s recently announced changes to the rules governing employees...
IN THIS ISSUE Minimum wage increase for the Retail Industry Differential pay rates for 20 year olds based on length of service. Other changes to the Retail Award Other changes which may affect retailers MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE The minimum wage for employees covered by...