Understanding Genuine Redundancies in Australia
Employers often seek external HR providers to assist in the management their workforce. However, if the provider’s values do not align with the employer’s values, it can have disastrous consequences.
Dismissal
Long-term personal leave & workplace impacts
One of the questions Akyra is asked quite often relates to how to manage employees with ongoing illnesses who take extended periods of personal leave. So, what rights do employees have in relation to extended personal leave? And how should you as an employer navigate and manage these issues?
What employers should know about issuing written warnings
When it comes to performance management, issuing a written warning to an employee can be a challenging step for employers. It can sometimes be difficult to know when an employee’s performance and/or conduct warrants this type of disciplinary action, and a lack of clarity or fairness within a written warning can cause potential problems for employers.
3 reasons for a stand-down
A recent court case indicates there might be some confusion as to when you can stand-down an employee. If you don’t comply with your obligations in relation to stand-down, you could face large financial penalties.