by admin | Oct 7, 2016 | General HR
People spend a significant amount of time with each other at work, it is therefore perhaps unsurprising that workplace relationships are common with which many employers need to deal. Most employers are often mortified at the prospect of having to discuss intimate or...
by admin | Sep 9, 2016 | General HR
As many of our readers would be aware, the second Thursday of September in each year, is a national day dedicated to asking family, friends and colleagues the simple question: “Are you okay?”. Given that Thursday 8 September has just gone by, and in light of growing...
by admin | Aug 5, 2016 | General HR
During difficult economic times it is not uncommon for companies to face an array of monetary hardships, and in some cases, be compelled to or voluntarily take steps towards wind up the affairs of the business. Indeed, company directors and business owners have...
by admin | Jul 7, 2016 | General HR
Requests by employees for flexible working arrangements have become more and more popular since the introduction of this right as part of the National Employment Standards. Traditionally, such requests were most common amongst working mothers and employees with carer...
by admin | Jun 3, 2016 | General HR
As practicing employment lawyers it always surprises us how businesses are bought and sold, without so much as a pause to consider the employees concerned. The first lawyers to be contacted and involved are the corporate lawyers. They are well versed in merges and...
