Reviewing Workplace Policies and Procedures
It’s good practice to keep your workplace policies and procedures up to date, as legal requirements and your business change over time. Questions to consider: 1. When was the policy or procedure last reviewed and when is the next review date scheduled? The review may also be because of a workplace incident or problem: don’t […]
A Cautionary Tale About Incorporating Workplace Policies and Procedures into Employment Contracts
Do you know if your workplace procedures and policies form part of your employment agreements with your staff? You might want to check…
The High Court’s recent decision in Elisha v Vision Australia (Elisha) has significant implications for employers who incorporate workplace procedures and policies into employment contracts. Mr Elisha, an employee of Vision Australia, was dismissed following an investigation into alleged misconduct. The investigation process failed to adhere to the company’s own disciplinary procedure, which was incorporated into Mr Elisha’s employment contract.
How do I implement a workplace drug and alcohol policy?
Employers must balance many competing interests in the workplace. Maintaining workplace safety at the expense of the privacy of your employees is a good example.
Should you incorporate your workplace policies into your employment contracts?
Whether or not you should incorporate your workplace policies into your employment contracts is a difficult question. This is something you need to think very carefully about, so you do not end up being sued by your employees for not following them.
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What is a Pet Policy and why does my Company Title building need one?
If you are a Home Unit owner, then no doubt you are aware of how pets can bring both joy and strife. For Company Title buildings, it is important to ensure that your policies protect the rights of all members and occupants, while managing responsible keeping of pets. So how does a Board of Directors accomplish this?
Don’t let the lack of a Pet Ownership Policy cause disputes and conflicts in your company title building. Well run Company Title Buildings have ‘House Rules’ that regulate the management of the building and the conduct of its residents on a day-to-day basis, including pet ownership. What are some of the things you need to think about when implementing a Pet Ownership Policy?
Code Of Conduct And An IT Policy Are Important For Business
A recent Fair Work Commission decision involving an unfair dismissal application highlighted the importance of a company having a Code of Conduct and an IT policy. Senior Deputy President Hamberger determined that an employer was justified in dismissing a long serving employee for sending a “disparaging” and “highly offensive” email by accident to a client. […]
Drug and alcohol testing at work: when must employees comply?
Few workplace issues spark more disputes than drug and alcohol testing. Employees may question whether their employer can demand a test at all, whether the chosen method is fair, or whether the consequences of a positive result are too harsh. These disputes turn on a long-standing principle of Australian employment law: workers must comply with directions that are […]
Solution brief: Managing Poor Performance and Misconduct
A guide for employers What is poor performance? Poor performance is a consistent failure on the part of an employee to complete their work to the required standard. It requires managers to look at the quality of the work being done by the employee. It could involve failing to reach work targets, producing inaccurate or […]
How To Enforce Company Title Renovations Policies
Managing a company title building’s renovations to ensure they are safe and non-disruptive is essential to members’ enjoyment of the building. In addition, directors who do not take steps to ensure that work is carried out by appropriately qualified and licensed tradespeople with suitable insurance policies may risk breaching their duty to exercise due care […]