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Construction Toolkit
A complete toolkit for construction business owners to understand best practices. Overview With several awards and regulations, it can get tricky for business owners to keep up with their obligations. How do you ensure a safe, healthy and fair workplace? In this Construction Toolkit, we provide you with all the necessary resources to support you […]
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Your Guide to Public Holidays
Do you know how to manage public holiday pay for employees? Overview Keeping track of public holiday pay for employees can be tricky. What do you do if a public holiday falls on a weekend? How to calculate leave? Our guide breaks down the essentials of public holidays and provides a survival guide for business […]
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Aged Care Workers Wage Increase Factsheet
Did you know that some aged care workers are getting a wage increase? Overview The Fair Work Commission has announced a wage increase for some aged care workers in 2023. How does it impact your business? What do you need to do? Our factsheet breaks down the changes and helps business owners prepare their business […]
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Casual Overtime Factsheet
Does your business hire casuals? Overview Calculating casual overtime is challenging! Our factsheet covers the fundamentals of casual overtime and calculating casual overtime for your business. Includes:
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Casual Employment Guide
Does your business hire casuals? Overview Do you hire casuals? Do you know the essentials of casual employment, like casual loading? It can be tricky for business owners to keep up with entitlements for casual employees. Our guide covers all the basics of casual employment for small businesses. Includes:
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Latest IR Reforms: Sexual Harassment
The Fair Work Act has been amended to include a prohibition on sexual harassment. Overview Latest IR Reforms are here! These reforms protect workers, prospective workers, and persons conducting or undertaking a business from sexual harassment. What do business owners need to know about these reforms? Download our FREE Factsheet today! Includes:
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Mental Health Policy Template
A free mental health policy template suitable for most businesses. Overview Employers have an obligation to provide a mentally healthy workplace for everybody. A solid, comprehensive, and responsive Mental Health Policy is an essential document in identifying mental health risks and protecting your business with the right documentation. Includes:
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Sexual Harassment Policy Template
Does your business have a sexual harassment policy? Overview Workplace sexual harassment can leave employers open to potential risks and liabilities. Having a sexual harassment policy in place can ensure you protect your business and employees. Download our Sexual Harassment Policy Template today! Includes:
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Work From Home Policy Template
Do your staff work from home? Overview Since the pandemic, flexible working has become the new norm and something employees value for better work/life balance. If you offer work from home (WFH) arrangements, you need a WFH Policy. As an employer you still have health and safety obligations to your staff working remotely. Keep your […]
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Managing Absenteeism Factsheet
Is excessive employee absenteeism hurting your business? Overview Running your business when staff are away excessively or take unplanned leave is hard! Staff absenteeism forces other employees to carry the additional workload and increases the burden on you as an employer. Absenteeism affects staff burnout and impacts productivity, morale, and service quality. Get on top […]
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Employee Lifecycle E-Book
Have you optimised your employee lifecycle? Overview Attract great staff, retain employees and improve productivity in your business by having an effective system to navigate the employee lifecycle. Download our E-Book to learn about building an engaging employee lifecycle today. Download our FREE Employee Lifecycle E-Book today! Includes:
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Employsure Business Health Check
When was the last time your business had a health check? Overview A Business Health Check is a current and complete assessment of the components of your business. Identify any potential strengths and weaknesses. Learn all you need to know about having a strong and healthy business moving into the new year. Download our FREE […]
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Public Holiday Survival Guide
Public holidays pose a unique challenge to employers. Employsure has developed a comprehensive guide to help you find your way. Overview The issue of public holiday pay for employees, including who is entitled to what rate and the impact of any leave, is a complex one for employers. You may also ask yourself if it’s reasonable […]
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Annual Leave Entitlements Infographic
When it comes to annual leave, do know your obligations as an employer? Overview Navigating annual leave during the festive season can be tricky! It’s not always easy knowing the right thing to do. What are your staff’s leave entitlements? Do you pay your staff for a public holiday if they are on leave? What […]
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Christmas Party Duty of Care Checklist
Are you holding a work Christmas party this year? Overview Steer clear of workplace festive fiascos! Know your duty of care as an employer for your end-of-year parties. Identify and reduce potential risks, including those related to workplace health and safety, sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Keep your festivities merry and bright and avoid […]
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Stamping Out Sexual Harassment Guide
Prevent sexual harassment in your workplace this festive season! Overview Everyone loves a good party, but sometimes lines are crossed. Sadly, every January sexual harassment claims skyrocket as a result of workplace Christmas parties gone wrong. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to take measures to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace and respond to […]
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Hiring Casuals Guide
Casual employment is more complicated than it seems! Make sure you know the ins and outs of hiring casuals and your obligations as an employer. Download our factsheet today!
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12 Daily Wellbeing Tips Poster
Spread the word about mental health in your workplace. Overview From getting enough sleep, to spending time outside, moving each day and deep breathing – there are many practical ways we can build our wellbeing daily. Promote mental wellbeing in your workplace with our FREE 12 Daily Wellbeing Tips Poster. Download the poster, print it […]
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Mental Wellbeing Guide for Business Owners
Are you coping with the demands of being a business owner? Overview Being a business owner can be overwhelming! There’s a lot to be across, from managing day-to-day operations, paying wages, dealing with rising business costs, hiring and managing staff, and ensuring you have the right processes and documents in place. These challenges can have […]
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Safe Work Guide
A health and safety guide suitable for most businesses. Overview The past few years have been tough for businesses. The uncertainty of the working environment combined with rising costs and labour shortages have highlighted the importance of good physical and mental health at the workplace. Employsure has created a comprehensive health and safety guide containing […]
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Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020
Did you know that there are changes to the Hair and Beauty Industry Award? Overview The Fair Work Commission has recently completed its four-yearly review of the Hair and Beauty Industry Award. We have created a factsheet to inform you of the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 and what it means for employers. The […]
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Hiring Casuals: A quick factsheet for NDIS service providers
Do you employ casual staff in your business as a NDIS service provider? Overview While casual employment gives your business great flexibility, it comes with specific conditions, entitlements and obligations. It can be more confusing than it seems and it’s easy to get it wrong! Ensure you know the ins and outs of hiring casuals […]
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SCHADS Award Checklist
Are you aware of the recent changes to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010? Overview As a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider, it’s essential you are across these latest award changes. Ensure you’re paying your staff correctly, including allowances, breaks, penalty rates and over-time entitlements. This is one […]
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Performance Management Factsheet
Are you struggling to manage staff performance? Overview Whether you’re trying to manage poor performance or implement performance management strategies, we can help. The Performance Management Factsheet Includes: Things a successful performance strategy should include Tips to manage poor performance How to create a Performance Management Plan
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Return to Work Factsheet
If your employees are returning to work, how can you prepare them and your office? Overview Whether you’re trying to manage your employees as they work from home or looking to bring them back into the office, we can help. The Return-to-Work Factsheet Includes: Things to do when employees return to work Things to […]
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Understanding Employer Obligations: Agriculture
Are you struggling to understand your obligations as an agricultural business owner? Overview Whether you’re dealing with understanding piece rates, trying to train employees in health and safety, or practicing efficient record keeping, we have compiled two great resources for you. Horticultural Piece Rates Factsheet and Agriculture Health & Safety Checklist are the resources you […]
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Hiring Casuals: A quick factsheet for retail and hospitality employers
Are you hiring casuals in your business? Overview Casual employment is more complicated than it seems! Make sure you know the ins and outs of hiring casuals and your obligations as an employer. Download our factsheet today! The Factsheet Includes: What is a casual employee? What is casual loading? What is casual conversion? Important issues […]
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Managing Absenteeism and Leave: A Quick Factsheet for Childcare Employers
Are you struggling to manage staff absenteeism and leave at your workplace? Overview Whether you’re dealing with unauthorized absences, managing absenteeism or understanding leave entitlements, our factsheet will help you understand what to do when things go wrong. The Factsheet Includes: What is absenteeism? Steps to manage absenteeism When disciplinary action might be needed Understanding […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Disciplinary Action in Healthcare
Staff not doing the right thing in your business? Overview Whether you’re dealing with staff falsifying time sheets, being a ‘no show’ for shifts, or discussing patient confidential information, our guide will help you understand what to do when things go wrong. The Guide Includes: What is and isn’t considered misconduct When disciplinary action may […]
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The COVID Poster Kit
Promote great hygiene and stop the spread in your workplace! Overview Make great hygiene practices clear and visible in your business with our COVID Poster Kit. This kit contains posters and signs to help your staff stay safe, healthy, and hygienic in the workplace. The Poster Kit Includes: Back to Business Hygiene Tips Poster Hand […]
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Minimum Wage | FAQs
Get your head around the latest National and Award Minimum Wage increases! Overview The increases in the National and Award Minimum Wage this year have been confusing! As a business owner, you may still be trying to get across what has changed, how that applies to your business, and how to pay your staff correctly. […]
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New Financial Year Checklist
Is your business prepared for the new financial year? Overview The new financial year brings with it brand-new obligations and duties for employers. To help you stay prepared and organised, we have created a free new financial year checklist. Download the checklist today to understand how you can organise your workplace. Includes: Steps to prepare […]
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Onboarding Template
Do you have a clear process to welcome new employees into your business? Overview Make a great first impression and help your new employees start on the right foot – with a great onboarding process! Ensure you have everything you need to welcome a new employee and set them up for success with our free […]
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Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award Checklist
Part of the healthcare sector? The SCHADS Industry Award 2010 has been updated. Download our checklist for an overview of questions that keep your business compliant. Overview The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010 has been updated with changes that will come into effect on the first full pay period on […]
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Building & Construction Toolkit
This toolkit will help employers in the Building and Construction Industry understand best practices and how to practically enact them. Overview Employers may struggle to maintain the balance of a safe and fair workplace. With the many awards, safety regulations and contracts in place, employers may feel unprepared to meet these standards. For the Building […]
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Parental Leave
How do you support parents at work? Download our fact sheet to understand your obligations as an employer. Overview Employers have an obligation to ensure that parents at work are well supported. With parents returning from maternity leave or unpaid parental leave, it’s important that business owners understand their employees’ entitlements. Includes: Entitlements to parental […]
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Employment Type Guide
Depending on your business needs, you may need to employ staff under different employment arrangements. Make sure you choose the best option for your business. Overview Start your business in the right direction. The job market is open with a variety of individuals ready to be hired. As an employer, it is important to be […]
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Independent Contractors
Have you reviewed your current arrangement with your independent contractors? Are you unsure if you followed the right procedure? Overview The High Court recently made clear distinctions between independent contractors and employees in businesses within written contracts. Whether you already hired or planning to, legislative changes may have an impact on the way you work […]
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Flexible Working
Improve your business work flows, learn more about Flexible Working and how it could be useful in your business with the assistance of this essential guide. Overview Flexible Working is a great way of growing your business whilst moving with the times. Effectively managing flexible working requests is crucial to keeping staff happy and feeling […]
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Borders Reopening | Your Guide To Casuals Hiring
This guide will give you a general overview of hiring casual employees. Overview International borders are open, which can only mean one thing! Tourists! Okay two things…Tourists AND a larger Labour market as people arrive looking for work. With the reopening of the border to Australia, this may mean we will start to see our businesses […]
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Travel Disruption Fact Sheet
Travel Disruption Affecting Your Workplace? What are your rights and obligations as a Business Owner? Overview We asked our trusted advisors what crucial advice Business Owners need to know, when experiencing Travel Disruption in the workplace. What do I do if Employees expect the business to pay for taxis or fuel? What to do if Employees […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Operating Through Omicron
The Ultimate Guide to Omicron answers ALL the questions you might have on how to keep open and operating through Omicron. Overview Your ULTIMATE GUIDE covers: Battling Operating through Omicron whilst many of your employees are awaiting test results or isolating with sickness? In this guide we cover: Reducing hours of work for workers who […]
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Succeeding Through Covid | Q&A Factsheet
You can survive and even thrive through Covid. We answer your questions regarding regarding leave management (for testing or isolation) and how to handle staff infection, get free advice in this special Q&A edition. Overview Our Employment Relations Advisors receive large volumes of calls every day from business owners seeking answers to Covid leave management, […]
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COVID-19 Safety Planning Pack
Templates and checklists to prepare and safeguard your business for infection outbreaks. Overview The ‘new normal’ requires businesses to respond to infection risks and ensure protocols are place to reduce infection and keep staff and customers safe. Even 1 case in your business could affect your operations significantly. It’s vital to have a plan in […]
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Understanding Disciplinary Action
Understanding when and how to take disciplinary action against your employees can be complicated. Our downloadable e-guide can help get you get started. Overview If an employee is behaving improperly in the workplace, an employer may need to raise and address concerns regarding the employee’s conduct by means of a formal disciplinary process. It is recommended that you […]
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Mandatory Masks. A Guide For Employers
A free guide for mandating masks in your workplace. Overview From time to time, governments or public health bodies may introduce or reinstate the mandatory wearing of face coverings or masks in response to COVID-19 outbreaks. This order or direction may change depending on the development of COVID-19 outbreaks in your area. But how does […]
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Stamping Out Sexual Harassment: Tips, Tools and Advice for Employers
There are actions employers can take to minimise sexual harassment in their workplace. Overview After accusations of sexual harassment and assault were made public by employees working in Federal politics, there was an instinctive nationwide response. There were protests and solidarity marches around the country; resignations of politicians and their staffers; and a surge of […]
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Template Vaccination Policy
It’s never been more important for your business to have a policy covering vaccination, immunisation and infection control. Overview Vaccinations are rolling out, does your business have a policy? Get your free template version here. This policy helps you implement best practice measure to mitigate and reduce infection risks in your workplace. This is vital […]
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Understanding Redundancies
If you’re considering redundancies, read this guide first to understand all the options available to you. Overview Redundancies are a fact of life for many businesses in a COVID-19 affected world. As all businesses look to rationalise their costs against possibly diminished cash flow and returns, staff redundancies might be a necessary option. But how do you go […]
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Kit for Employers
COVID brought with it countless unprecedented changes to arguably every facet of our lives, and none more so than work. Now, there’s a new hill to climb – the COVID-19 vaccination. Overview This kit includes essential resources to help employers understand and navigate vaccinations in the workplace. As it stands, the Federal Government has stated the vaccine won’t […]
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Performance Management: The Ultimate Employer Guide
Improve your management skills, learn more about your rights and enhance your processes with the assistance of this essential guide. Overview Performance management is about inspiring employees to be better and addressing the shortcomings associated with underperformance. Effectively managing performance is the test of many managers’ or employers’ people management skills. It is perhaps one of the most difficult aspects […]
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Free Policy – Infection Control in the Workplace
A free policy suitable for most businesses. Identify, assess and control infection transmission hazards in the workplace. Overview It should come as no surprise that infection control in the workplace is a hot topic among business owners. Left unchecked, infections could result in mass sick leave, an upheaval to your business process – or worse. […]
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Preparing for Customer Aggression Factsheet
As states around Australia reach their various vaccination targets and employers reopen their doors to customers, one of the emerging workplace hazards is the issue of customer aggression. Overview Employers have a health and safety obligation to minimise the risk of a hazard occurring in the workplace. Hazards are any type of physical or psychological […]
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Personal/Carer’s Leave Guide
“Sick Leave” is changing again, after a recent High Court decision. Prepare your business for the change. Overview If you’re an employer, then at some stage you’re going to have to deal with sick leave. While there have been generally accepted practices in managing Personal/Carer’s leave, the High Court has reversed an earlier decision that […]
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Work From Home Employer Pack
Policies, checklists, and templates to set up your business and your employees in ‘the new normal’. Overview With more businesses helping employees to work from home, it’s vital to seamlessly set them up to ensure the future success of your business. But equally important is ensuring that, as a business owner, you are fulfilling your […]
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What to Expect When Facing an Unfair Dismissal Claim
Facing an unfair dismissal claim? This quick guide will set out what to expect to when going through a claim. Overview If you find yourself having to front an unfair dismissal claim, you probably have many questions. This guide aims to give business owners and employers some peace-of-mind by outlining different aspects of an unfair […]
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Reopening Your Workplace Guide
If you’re ready to re-open your business after the latest COVID restrictions end, this guide can help you. Overview As restrictions are lifted, or if you’re waiting for restrictions to end, you will be faced with many decisions around assessing your business operations, bringing employees back to work and ensuring the workplace is safe. Your […]
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Small Business Flu Season Survival Guide
Sick leave incurs a tremendous financial burden to workplaces. Overview Employees will occasionally fall ill or perhaps they may be required to care for others who are unwell. Here is a guide to provide employers with general guidance and an overarching understanding of sick leave entitlements and recommendations on managing absenteeism. Includes: The cost of […]
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5 Pitfalls for Small Business Owners – and How to Avoid Them
Learn about where your business blindspots are, and identify issues that hold back business growth. Overview As Australia’s largest independent provider of small business workplace advice, we’ve come to see some interesting patterns about where businesses make mistakes, and across all industries these pitfalls are surprisingly similar. In this free ebook, learn about the 5 major issues […]
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Protecting Small Businesses
This e-guide shares 5 important obligations that employers need to know to protect their business and their people. Protecting Small Businesses. 86% of small business employers don’t fully understand their obligations under the Fair Work Act – getting it wrong can be costly and stressful. The only way to protect yourself and your business is KNOW […]
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Real Estate Industry Guide
This guide outlines recent changes to the Real Estate Industry Award, plus covers essential industry-specific tips and advice. Overview Recent changes to commission-only employment, employment classification, allowances, wages and written agreements are set to impact the industry dramatically. This e-guide outlines the changes and other industry-specific issues employers need to be across. Download now to […]
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How to Start a Business
From planning and research to hiring and managing staff, read our tips here for creating a successful startup. Overview Starting a business is the beginning of an exciting and challenging journey and preparation is key to lasting success. Enthusiasm and a fantastic business idea are essential to get started, but this e-guide takes aspiring business […]
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Workplace Discrimination, Bullying and Violence
Our e-guide helps you navigate more difficult situations faced as a business owner. Overview Employers are sometimes faced with difficult employees and challenging situations. Workplace bullying and violence are very serious issues that need to be managed appropriately. Effective policies on workplace discrimination can help prevent these issues and this guide covers the essentials that employers need to […]
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Work Health and Safety
Get on top of the safety obligations in your workplace. Our e-guide helps you build an effective policy. Overview It can be a challenge to know exactly where to start with workplace safety. From accident records to safety training to effective hygiene practices the WHS field covers many different issues. This e-guide covers some essentials […]
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Employment Contracts and Legislation
Understanding the legislation surrounding employment contracts is essential. Get informed with our e-guide. Overview Solid employment contracts and employee handbooks are a must for all business owners, and it is important to remain compliant. This guide outlines the legislation surrounding hiring employees. Includes: What is an employment contract? Employee handbook Entitlement to work in Australia […]
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Fair Work in Australia
Employers need to understand The Fair Work Act to run a business. Download our free e-guide for the essentials. Overview Australia has one of the most complex workplace relations systems in the world and businesses need to be aware of their obligations to staff, and of the roles that legislative bodies have in small business ownership. […]
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Leave Obligations
Understanding leave obligations can be a challenge for employers, download our free e-guide to get informed. Overview Understanding leave obligations can be a challenge for employers, particularly when it comes to public holidays. This e-guide outlines employee entitlements for permanent, casual and shift workers to help business owners stay compliant. Includes: Annual leave Leave loading Public holidays Community […]
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Employee Performance and Termination
Employee performance and termination should be handled carefully, download our free e-guide to find out more.
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Wages and Modern Awards
Australia’s Modern Award system can be difficult to understand, download our free e-guide to ensure compliance.
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Employing Casuals in Australia
The Fair Work Act has been updated. Casual employment has changed. Overview The Federal Government recently amended the Fair Work Act – with major changes being made with regards to the engagement of casual employees. Unlike most legislation updates, this change could broadly be said to be ‘pro-employer’. So, what are the changes, and what […]
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Free Policy – Infection Control in the Workplace
A free policy suitable for most businesses. Identify, assess and control infection transmission hazards in the workplace. Overview It should come as no surprise that infection control in the workplace is a hot topic among business owners. Left unchecked, infections could result in mass sick leave, an upheaval to your business process – or worse. […]
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Understanding Redundancies
If you’re considering redundancies, read this guide first to understand all the options available to you. Overview Redundancies are a fact of life for many businesses in a COVID-19 affected world. As all businesses look to rationalise their costs against possibly diminished cash flow and returns, staff redundancies might be a necessary option. But how do you go […]
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Flexible Working Guide
Improve your business work flows, learn more about Flexible Working and how it could be useful in your business with the assistance of this essential guide. Overview Flexible Working is a great way of growing your business whilst moving with the times. Effectively managing flexible working requests is crucial to keeping staff happy and feeling […]
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Borders Reopening – Your guide to Casuals hiring
This guide will give you a general overview of hiring casual employees. Overview International borders are open, which can only mean one thing! Tourists! Okay two things…Tourists AND a larger Labour market as people arrive looking for work. With the reopening of the border to Australia, this may mean we will start to see our businesses […]