“Why does time go so slowly?” This was the question that my son was asking me, the interesting thing is he was absolutely serious. It made me realise at some stage we go from being children that wished time would go quicker so we can celebrate an event or reach a...
In every workplace, there is at least one person who everyone gravitates to for a grizzle and to get problems off their chest. I call them the “resident listener” AKA “the peacemaker”. The resident listener is highly trustworthy, they make...
From time to time, employers have to deal with allegations of employee misconduct. Handling these allegations can be stressful, unpleasant and disruptive. For the employer, it is also important to deal with it properly to minimise the risk of costly and protracted...
Following an avalanche of negative press highlighting franchisee exploitation, the Australian Senate released its report into the franchising sector earlier this year recommending sweeping changes to the code. “root out misconduct and exploitative...
Can you legally advertise for a particular person of a racial background, person with disability, a person of a particular sex or age? Yes, you can, if it’s an ‘Identified Position’. Identified positions help people who experience disadvantage to access equal...
Recently, on 1 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision to change the Real Estate Industry Award. This decision concerns employees that are classified as part-time commission only employees. As of 30 June 2019, employers will no longer be able to...
