7 years ago How do we determine parental leave entitlements? Are we obligated to approve the request for a further 6 months and treat it as part of the 12-month entitlement?
7 years ago Is redundancy pay required if a worker quits voluntarily? Is paying the redundancy to this worker fair?
7 years ago Which insurance covers independent consultants? We are considering engaging an independent consultant on a fixed-term contract. Do we have to pay WorkCover, or is it covered by their insurance?
7 years ago What if a worker misses their morning tea break? If a worker misses their morning tea break, are they entitled to add the 15 minutes to their lunch break?
7 years ago What are our health and safety obligations to employees working off-site? What are our heath and safety obligations to an employee who is working at a client’s office?
7 years ago What type of leave should a worker use to attend a funeral? Is the time off classed as personal leave?
7 years ago Can we dismiss an employee who is looking for another job? What is the current legal position on dismissing an employee who has informed us that they are actively looking for another job external to the business?
7 years ago Can we make a stressed worker take personal leave? What is our duty of care to her and other workers? Can we ask her to take personal leave to have some time away from work and to rest?
7 years ago Do payslips need to show how much leave the employee has accrued? Does a pay advice slip have to show leave entitlements – specifically, the outstanding amount of leave an employee is entitled to?
7 years ago Does dishonesty warrant dismissal for serious misconduct? If an employee engages in dishonest behaviour that could damage the reputation of the company would this count as serious misconduct?
7 years ago What is the maximum weight for manual handling? Is there a prescribed maximum weight limit for lifting in the workplace?
7 years ago Is a worker’s refusal to relocate reasonable? Are our employees eligible for a severance package if they say they cannot or will not move to the new location?
7 years ago Can workers be given an extra day of annual leave? Can we allow a full-time employee to take 21 working days of annual leave?
7 years ago Can a non-primary carer take carer’s leave? I understand personal/carer's leave can be taken only by the primary carer. Are there other circumstances where this may be okay?
