Fixed Term Contracts are employment arrangements that set out an end date of employment – meaning that there’s no ongoing or indefinite employment beyond the specified end date. Fixed term contract employees have the same rights and entitlements as a permanent part-time or full-time employee under the applicable industrial instrument, such as leave entitlements and allowances. There’s just no entitlement…
Recognition is one of the most powerful tools that leaders can use to boost morale, foster a positive culture, and drive overall performance. It goes without saying that employees who feel valued and appreciated are more engaged, productive, and loyal. But when it comes to recognition, one size does not fit all. Understanding how both formal and informal recognition is…
This week, a range of employment law changes under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (known as the Closing Loopholes No. 2) came into effect that all employers need to be across. The below summarises the key changes effective from 26 August 2024. ResolveHR is here to assist if you have any concerns or questions around how these changes may impact…
The new workplace right to disconnect will come into force later this month from 26 August 2024, unless you’re a small business employer in which case it will be effective from 26 August 2025. This new workplace right means that employees now have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact (or attempted contact) from an employer…
What is Hybrid Work? A hybrid work arrangement is where employees split their working week between working in a traditional office environment and working from home or other remote location. Benefits: 1. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: One of the primary benefits of hybrid working is the flexibility it offers employees. Being able to work from home or the office, means…
In the midst of the current challenging times for businesses, the topic of redundancy has emerged as a pressing concern. With organisations facing the need to streamline their operations and reduce costs, the topic of redundancy has become increasingly relevant. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what redundancy entails and explore the key considerations involved in managing this process…
Abandonment of Employment is one of those employment relation topics that is ‘more complex than it first seems’. It’s a topic that comes up from time to time for our clients and there are a few misconceptions about what this term actually means. So how might it apply to a situation where you have an employee who doesn’t turn up…
I thought I’d share a quick story that a friend shared with me. The story itself has nothing to do with business operations or managing people – but it gave me a real ‘a-ha’ moment that I wanted to share. Recently a friend of mine was telling me that he’d been suffering from a bad rash all over his arms and…
The employment law landscape has seen a lot of changes over the last 12-24 months, with a raft of legal changes impacting the way employers manage their workforce. Changes to wage theft laws, support for domestic violence victims, casual employees and fixed-term contractors – are just a few. Below we share the high-level overview of some of the key changes…
As we kick off 2024, it’s apparent that macroeconomic factors such as high interest rates and economic uncertainty will continue to pose challenging times for businesses and individuals alike. The likely outcome is that some things will need to change in your business: the strategic plan may need an overhaul, the allocation of resources (including people) may need to change,…