Archive for February 2021
Zombie Companies – “cut the fat not the muscle” 6 Post JobKeeper tips for Employers
As we head towards the end of JobKeeper and the proverbial cliff for some companies – the term “Zombie Companies” spring to mind. What are “Zombie Companies” – those who are heavily reliant on the JobKeeper payments to pay for operational costs of the business but once the subsidies run dry will have difficulty running…
Read MoreLong needed IR changes lose the BOOT and 4 that are still in – Update for HR and Employers
We recently discussed the Government’s IR proposed changes in the article Loosening The BOOT Straps And 9 Other Industrial Relations Changes. There has finally been some movement in this regard with discussions with the cross-bench proving to be a major stumbling block. As an update the BOOT test changes have now been scrapped (well at…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccinations are coming – what now? 5 Questions for Australian Employers to Consider.
A number of Employers now must consider the COVID-19 vaccination. In a previous article “Can Australian Employers force an Employee to get vaccinated?” we answered the question – yes (with some caveats) mainly around: Inherent requirements of the position Workplace health and safety obligations Reasonable and lawful directions Dealing with objections Dealing with objections around the inherent requirements of the position and medical grounds. We…
Read MoreWhat should Employers do with “side-hustle” employees? 4 ways to defend the business
The phenomenon of employees taking on “side hustle” projects or secondary projects is nothing necessarily new. The increase in secondary employment and multiple/diversified income streams has also been given a boost with the onset of COVID-19. A number of Employers have taken to terminating the employment of employees due to secondary employment or side hustle…
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