Can Employers Monitor Employee Use of Company Property?
While an employer has a right to monitor employee use of company property (such as work computers), there are limits to what the monitoring of employees can look like.
Workplace Behaviours
The Importance of Consulting and Understanding Redeployment
Consulting with your employees in relation to any changes to their terms and conditions of employment is not only a matter of compliance – it also makes good sense.
What’s Changed in the Flexible Work Arrangements Space?
We explore recent changes to flexible working arrangements, and consider how employers can navigate challenges associated with these arrangements.
Amendments to Queensland’s WHS Act: What you Need to Know
In Queensland, the Work Health and Safety Amendment Bill 2023 (Bill) passed Parliament on 21 March 2024 and these changes will have implications for all employers based in Queensland.
Closing the Loopholes 2 Legislation: Key Dates and Information
In this week’s Akyra blog, we provide some guidance on the parameters that you need to follow to meet your consultation obligations with employees.
Understanding the Importance of Employee Consultation
In this week’s Akyra blog, we provide some guidance on the parameters that you need to follow to meet your consultation obligations with employees.
The Value of Communication Plans to Manage Personal (Sick) Leave
In this week’s Akyra blog, we look at some of the key points that employers should be including in their personal (sick) leave communication plans.
Business HR trends, challenges and opportunities
The next 12 months are shaping up to be full of challenges and opportunities for businesses, following two significant rounds of workplace reforms.
Understanding the Risks of Sham Contracting
Did you know that as an employer, you may be penalised for sham contracting if you incorrectly classify an employee as an independent contractor?
5 Steps to Plan Your Public Holiday Rostering
Now is an important time for employers to ensure they are planning how to roster employees on during these public holidays, if this is required to meet their operational requirements.