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Can Employers require Employees to get vaccinated?

Posted on: May 5th, 2021 by Trudi Kuitert

As the COVID-19 vaccines are roll out, attention is turning to whether employers can require employees to be vaccinated. …

Directors Liability for Underpayments

Posted on: December 8th, 2020 by Trudi Kuitert

All employers have an obligation to ensure that their employees are paid for the work undertaken by them commensurate…

Employer’s Duty of Care at the Work Christmas Party!

Posted on: November 3rd, 2020 by Trudi Kuitert

End of year work functions can provide employers and employees with the opportunity to reflect on the year that…

Are your casual employees really casual – What if they are not?

Posted on: February 25th, 2019 by Trudi Kuitert

It has long been understood and accepted that casual employees receive a loading (extra pay) to compensate them for…

Employee or Contractor – What if I get it wrong?

Posted on: July 10th, 2018 by Trudi Kuitert

Contracting has emerged as an alternative to the traditional employment relationship. Some individuals wish only to be engaged as…

Employee’s Internet and email use

Posted on: October 26th, 2017 by Trudi Kuitert

Recently in a decision in Bellenger v Mid North Coast Local Health District, the Industrial Relations Commission upheld the…

What happens to Employee Entitlements when the employer’s business is sold or transferred?

Posted on: August 24th, 2017 by Trudi Kuitert

The issues of concern for both employees and employers when a business is sold are does the sale ‘reset…

Total and Permanent Disability Compensation from your Superannuation

Posted on: March 15th, 2017 by Jala Design

Almost every working Australian joins a Superannuation fund whenever they start a new job.  Most superannuation funds offer some…

Social Media Misconduct by Employees

Posted on: March 6th, 2017 by Jala Design

The use of social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter has become widely accepted in today’s society. …