Posts Tagged ‘leave entitlements’
Presumptuous payroll rules end in heavy penalties for employer
In a stern warning for employers who “automate” certain parts of their payroll processes, the South Australian Employment Tribunal (the Tribunal) has slammed an employer with significant penalties for automatically deducting unpaid meal breaks from an employee’s day. The Tribunal also imposed penalties for 10 minutes of unpaid time at the start of each shift,…
Read MoreAffected by bushfire? A guide to managing your employees during a natural disaster
With many Queensland and New South Wales residents displaced from homes due to large-scale bushfires and wide swathes of the country on high fire alert, many employers are contending with the impact these natural disasters may have on their business and their employees. This is why it is important for employers to understand their rights…
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