by JFM Team | May 27, 2020
Regulations introduced by State and Federal governments during the COVID-19 health crisis have resulted in many businesses ceasing to trade. Consequently, employees have been stood down without pay by their employers if they cannot usefully be employed because of a...
by JFM Team | May 27, 2020
The economic impacts triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis have had a devastating impact on businesses. Some of the regulations introduced by the federal and state government to contain COVID-19 have stifled economic activity and prevented many businesses from...
by JFM Team | May 27, 2020
If you’re paying an employee ‘above Award rates’ in lieu of certain entitlements under the Award (e.g. overtime, etc), you must make sure your employment contract specifies which Award entitlements are being discharged by this extra payment. You may...
by JFM Team | May 22, 2020
An important decision about casual employees was published this week, and it’s making everyone think twice about their casual employees. If you’re not careful, you will also end up paying double – first 25% casual loading, then statutory...
by JFM Team | Apr 30, 2020
Many SME business owners will need to consider ‘restructuring’ their operations over the coming months. The roles performed by different employees will necessarily come under the microscope – and some roles will need to go. Restructuring and...
