by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Apr 21, 2014 | General News, Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin, Social Media
It would be no surprise to many readers that the requirement to have a current Police Clearance is currently ‘in vogue’ with many employers regardless of industry or the ‘job’ required to be done. There appears to be a prevailing attitude that this documentation...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Apr 8, 2014 | Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin, Social Media
Here is a very interesting media release article from the Fairwork Ombudsman, which is appended below, in relation to discrimination on the basis of age. Employers need to be very mindful of issues in relation to the termination of employment or turning down an...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Apr 1, 2014 | Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin, Social Media
Recently we have been asked to review a range of pre employment medical questionnaires that employers are proposing to use with potential employees. Whilst the underlying reason for seeking information on the health status of an applicant may be valid these questions...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Mar 20, 2014 | Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin, Social Media
We have received a number of queries from members recently in relation to the use of electronic surveillance and monitoring. This includes queries about the use of ‘covert’ surveillance. This particular activity may lead to serious consequences for breaches of both...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Mar 12, 2014 | Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin, Social Media
Workwise has been advised of changes to employment conditions in a number of State Awards and the Modern Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. Revised pay rate summary information is available for download from the Wageline site for the...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Mar 5, 2014 | Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin, Social Media
This is an announcement form the Fair Work Commission. Workwise advises that members bound by the Modern Awards listed below should download the latest version of their Award and check any changed employment conditions for their apprentices. There have been changes to...
