a year ago Can we extend a probationary period? Can we extend a probationary period for another 3 months?
a year ago Can we prevent a union using a break room? Union representatives are attending our worksite and have requested the use of the break room to meet with workers. Can we legally prevent them?
a year ago Can we shut down after a public holiday? Can an employer have a temporary shutdown for a day following a public holiday and force employees to take annual leave on that day?
a year ago What is the relationship and role of a support person? When an employee is requested to attend a disciplinary meeting, they are allowed to bring a support person. Who should this person be?
a year ago Will an enterprise agreement still apply after employees transfer to a new business? Will the employees from our business still be covered by their current enterprise agreement after transferring to a buyer business.
a year ago Can an employee refuse to participate in a workplace investigation? We are undertaking a workplace investigation into an allegation of employee misconduct. Is the employee in question entitled to refuse to participate in the investigation?
a year ago Can we pay annual leave if an employee fails to provide evidence for personal leave? We have an employee who has failed to provide evidence for their entitlement to take personal leave, e.g. medical certificate. Can we make the period annual leave or leave without pay instead?
a year ago Can we engage someone on a 3-year fixed-term contract? I understand that from 6 December 2023, fixed-term contracts can only be for a maximum term of 2 years (exceptions are excluded). What happens if I engage someone on a 3-year fixed-term contract commencing before 6 December?
a year ago Does personal parental leave count for long service leave entitlements? One of our employees is taking parental leave and claiming the government’s personal parental leave (PPL) payment. Does the period for which the employee is on PPL count towards long service leave? We operate in Western Australia.
2 years ago How do we calculate payment for long service leave upon employment termination in Victoria? How do we calculate payment for long service leave upon employment termination in Victoria?
2 years ago Can we dismiss an employee for failing to substantiate their right to personal leave? Can we dismiss an employee for failing to substantiate their right to personal leave?
2 years ago What changes are expected for the parental leave National Employment Standard? What changes are coming this year to the NES parental leave entitlements?
2 years ago Can an employee sue after signing a deed of release? Can an employee sue despite having signed a deed of release?
2 years ago What can we do when we have no work for an employee returning from leave? Must we make a worker redundant when there is no work for them on their return from several months' leave?
