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14.11.2021
Can HR reduce a redundancy payment?
In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission considered whether a worker’s redundancy payment should be reduced given her previous employer obtained alternative employment for her. Ultimately, given the worker’s significant pay cut in her new role, the ...
14.11.2021
Let’s get flexible: Employer acted “entirely reasonably” when terminating employee who worked flexible hours
It is not uncommon for employers and employees to agree to flexible working hours, particularly in circumstances where the employee has family or other caring responsibilities. Such arrangements are best recorded in writing, setting out clear ...
14.11.2021
Be part of exciting APA growth plans in 2022
Australian Payroll Association has big plans for 2022. While we can’t disclose them publicly just yet, we do need someone to join our team who is responsible for executing them in a sales capacity. You don’t necessarily need sales experience (although ...
07.11.2021
You’ve got mail! Commission finds termination letter sent to inactive email address was not notification of dismissal
Given the serious nature of matters such as dismissals, employers should, as far as reasonably practicable, communicate such matters in person to ensure that there is no confusion about when the employee was made aware of any issues with their ...
07.11.2021
Red Cross signs Enforceable Undertakings
The Australian Red Cross Society has entered into two Enforceable Undertakings (EUs) with the Fair Work Ombudsman and it is estimated the organisation will back-pay employees over $25 million. The EUs have been entered into with the Red Cross’s ...
31.10.2021
Are these three workplace ghosts haunting your employees?
Is there a former employee whose residual presence you just can’t shake? Does a senior employee keep trying to possess their previous role? Are there spirits on your payroll? Is your workplace haunted? You might think, “Of course not!”, but I have some ...