Archive for August 2023
Director personally liable for wage underpayments
In a timely reminder about wage compliance, the Fair Work Ombudsman has recently persuaded a court to hold a director personally liable for underpayments made to staff. This case serves…
Read MoreEveryone has a role to play in preventing sexual harassment
Since the passage of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Act), employers have been grappling with how they can meet their duty to proactively…
Read MoreThe Importance of Prioritising Proper Performance Management
As a manager or human resources professional in the retail or quick service sectors, managing employee performance can easily fall by the wayside amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day…
Read MoreEffective from today: Family and Domestic Violence Leave will apply to small businesses
The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to small business. Effective from 1 August 2023, small businesses must ensure…
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