FWO 2019-20 Priorities
On June 3rd, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker announced the regulator’s priorities for the year ahead. This will direct the agency’s compliance work and enforcement outcomes for 2019/20.
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Workplace Bullying & Claim Management
A significant contributor to employee absence is workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is reflective of a persistent pattern of mistreatment from others causing either physical or emotional harm, typically through humiliation, verbal and physical means.
Worker Pre-Existing Health Issues
Commonly during an interview you will be asked about your current health status, but how do you know whether they are being honest with the information they disclose? Here are 3 ways to ensure workers disclose their pre-existing health issues.
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Penalised Over Unpaid Internship
For many businesses it can be difficult to navigate the requirements of employing and paying staff the correct entitlements. At times some businesses however deliberately unpaid their staff. A recent start-up business was fined heavily & made an example of for underpaying staff.
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Elves in our office
The elves in our office are busy taking care of business & getting ready for the holiday season.
Our office will be closed from Monday 24th of December 2018 & reopens Thursday 10th January 2019.
Click image below to watch a short video to see how our special elves are taking care of business…
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Julie, Marc & the ABILITY GROUP team
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Flexible Work Arrangements
New rules have been added to the Modern Awards from 1st December 2018 for Flexible Work Arrangements. If you have employees who have worked with you for 12 months or longer they can request flexible working arrangements.
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