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.
Personal Leave
7 in 10 Australians ‘Proud’ of Where They Work; 4 in 10 are Planning Their Exit
Explore strategies to engage your workforce, mitigate mistrust, and build strong relationships. Learn about the factors contributing to job satisfaction, the persistent departure plans, and the impact of psychosocial safety legislation on employee well-being.
Uncover the link between employee engagement, trust, and productivity. Explore strategies to engage your workforce, mitigate mistrust, and build strong relationships.
Online Medical Certificates – Are they legitimate?
Are online medical certificates a lifesaver or a loophole? Discover their legitimacy, the risks they pose, and how to protect your business. Find out the truth behind the digital diagnosis and uncover the best practices to navigate this new era of leave requests…
What Are The Rules Around Personal Leave?
As employers, we’re often less than impressed with the notice given by employees when they are unwell. We’ll explore what’s required for employees to access their personal leave entitlements and some of the issues employers face when asking for evidence to support the claim for personal leave. How do you as an employer manage employee’s access to their leave? Can you ask for a medical certificate? What if it’s backdated? What are your employees entitled to? Can you say “NO”?
New Paid Parental Leave Legislation: What Employers Need to Know
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.
Australian Government introduces paid family and domestic violence leave
For those who are not already aware, the Australian Government recently passed legislation to amend the Fair Work Act and introduce paid family and domestic violence leave for all Australian workers.
Shutdown Periods: What You Need To Know
Closing over the Christmas/New Year Shutdown Period? The team at Akyra has compiled a helpful guide to assist you in meeting your obligations when it comes to public holidays, annual leave, and overtime.
Important updates on COVID-19 and the workplace
As of October 14, several major changes have come into effect relating to COVID-19 and the workplace. Including the end of mandatory isolation periods for those who test positive to COVID-19 (with some exceptions), and the end of Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments (with some exceptions).
Top 3 benefits that employees want
A recent study on online searches for workplace benefits has revealed some interesting findings on the top trending employee benefits over the past five years, providing key insights into what workers want.
Current Priorities for the Fair Work Ombudsman
Earlier this year, Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) Sandra Parker announced the FWO’s key priorities for 2022-23. Looking ahead, the FWO will continue to focus on supporting workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as investigating and enforcing employer compliance in relation to wage entitlements and obligations to workers.