Being an employer in modern times is not easy. There are many things to consider, such as insurances, business licences and registrations, hiring and retention of employees and maintaining a healthy cash flow and revenue, to name a few. Unfortunately, many businesses do not have the time or resources to consider such issues and leave [...]
Many are re-instating the 5-day, in-person work week. While doing this might seem straightforward, the legal intricacies are far from simple. Here, we set out the main points when directing employees back to the workplace. The Basics: Lawful and Reasonable Instructions Generally, employees are expected to follow "lawful and reasonable" instructions from their employers or [...]
The onslaught of work from home arrangements popularised due to the pandemic have prompted the ATO to revamp the way to claim deductions for WFH costs. From the 1st of July 2022 you can choose to claim: The fixed rate method, at 67 cents an hour The actual cost method, claiming actual additional expenses incurred [...]
Under the Fair Work Act, employees dealing with the impact of family and domestic violence can: take unpaid family and domestic violence leave; request flexible working arrangements (if working for the same employer regularly for at least 12 months); and take paid or unpaid personal/carer’s leave, in certain circumstances. The Fair Work Act defines family [...]
