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?
8 years ago How much time can a worker take on stress leave? How long can an employee be absent on stress leave?
8 years ago Is it right to take a whole day off just for a doctor’s appointment? Can we specify that doctor appointments should be made first thing in the morning or late afternoon so that employees can attend work around the appointment?
8 years ago Can we insist on personal presentation standards at work without risking discrimination? What are reasonable standards of presentation in the workplace?
8 years ago How many warnings before a dismissal? Does the final written warning need to relate to the reason for the prior warnings (i.e. attendance) before we can move to dismissal?
8 years ago Can we hire staff for specific projects? Can they be dismissed based on no work or can we employ them on a contract for the life of the specific project?
8 years ago Do we have to pay workers on time when they enter their timesheets late? Is there a prescribed maximum amount of time between the close of a pay period and when an employee is paid (the relevant award does not specify)?
8 years ago Can we dismiss an employee who has been convicted of a criminal offence? One of our employees has recently been convicted of a serious criminal offence. What are our grounds in regard to terminating his employment?
8 years ago What are the specifics of a fair reason to grant carer’s leave? Is this scenario considered a “sudden or unexpected emergency” and thus carer’s leave is appropriate?
8 years ago For how long can we manage a worker’s poor performance? Can you please advise the timeline for managing poor performance?
