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Employee resignation – Ending employment during the notice period
Ending employment during the notice period When an employee plans to leave the business, this time can often be difficult. How do you navigate the notice period without angst for the employee or increasing the business risk? When the notice period is not going well, what are your options? The
When employment ends
Knowing what to pay your exiting employees and when The end of an employment relationship can be difficult. Before deciding to terminate ensure you understand your obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) and any applicable instruments such as Awards or Agreements. Non-compliance with the obligations may result
Exit Interviews – When the employment relationship ends
Exit Interviews Every story has an ending, and unfortunately your business and your employee will (at some stage) come to part ways. Do not be discouraged, use these experiences as an opportunity to understand how your business can create a better experience for your current or future employees. To uncover
Reducing Employee Turnover
How can you reduce your employee turnover? Attraction and retention are issues facing many businesses. The most successful employers recognise the value of their employees and are constantly looking for ways to retain their best performers. Turnover contributes to higher labour costs and lowers overall business profitability and success. It
Dismissal of Casual Employees
Dismissal of Casual Employees A Fair Work decision previously highlighted that ceasing to offer a casual any work, can constitute dismissal. A casual employee is a person employed on a series of separate contractual engagements and their employment begins and ends with each shift. However, in the recent case the
Unfair Dismissal
How can I avoid a costly claim? The definition of unfair dismissal relates to when an employee’s employment is ended at the direction of the employer and when the reason for the termination is deemed to be harsh, unjust or unreasonable. If a claim brought to the Fair Work Commission