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Williams HR

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 432 322 729

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25.01.2022 The seven things you need to do right now if you employ casual employees. Employers around Australia are grappling with the effect of a recent decision of the Full Federal Court, which found that employers must pay annual leave to wider categories of employees than previously thought. This wider category includes those employed as casual employees. That is, employees who have agreed to be engaged as a casual and receive a casual loading, typically 25%. In addition, those empl...oyees may now be entitled to four weeks paid annual leave per year. The only employees excluded are those who have "the essence of casualness". What is the "essence of casualness"? The "essence of casualness" is expressed by the Court in negative terms. That is, the essence of casualness is said to exist where there is an absence of "a firm advance commitment from the employer to continuing and indefinite work according to an agreed pattern of work." The decision involved a casual mine worker who had been employed regularly over a 20 month period, pursuant to a roster. He made a claim for unpaid annual leave, despite the fact he had agreed to an offer of casual employment and received a casual loading. The Court concluded that, despite the agreement and the payment of the casual loading, where the objective circumstances show an expectation of continuing employment, the employee will be entitled to accrue annual leave. Here, there was found to be an expectation from both parties that the employee "would be available, on an ongoing basis, to perform the duties required of him in accordance with his roster". The Court observed that the key indicators of casualness are irregularity, uncertainty, unpredictability, intermittency and discontinuity in the pattern of work of the employee. Where those key indicators are absent, the employee will be entitled to paid annual leave, even if they have been paid a casual loading in compensation for supposedly not being entitled to annual leave. Contact Williams HR today, to find out the 7 things you need to do right now if you employ Casual employees.

23.01.2022 Pros & Cons on how to respond to unsuccessful applicants In todays job market, the rising question is, is it common courtesy to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Some employers say no its not necessary and the other majority of employers say yes it is common courtesy. Reasons for Feedback:... Can help candidates to know where they need to improve on their applications. Candidates believe it is a responsibility of companies to give feedback. Employer branding this is important, as this can be damaging to the employers image. Reasons against Feedback: Majority of employers dont have the time to give constructive feedback due to the large amount of applicants. Many companies believe that the candidates should know its a BIG WORLD out there and its the survival of the fittest. Employers believe that it should be up to the candidate to contact via phone the company in which they applied for the position to see if they can receive feedback. But this too is still a time consuming process for employers. The question still remains should you respond to all applicants or shouldnt it be necessary? Tell us what are your thoughts on this topic?

23.01.2022 KeepIng Safety Simple - A sponsored event from the Small Business Festival of Victoria

22.01.2022 A costly mistake such as this can send many businesses under, avoid a similar fate, call Williams HR Consultancy today for a confidential discussion about paying your employees their correct entitlements. Ph: 1300 723 605 or E: [email protected]

22.01.2022 DISC Advanced Seminar - Tried, Tested & Trusted

22.01.2022 Here at Williams HR Consultancy we pride ourselves in supporting our Community by sponsoring our UFUA, AUSPOL & the Children Safety Review for all their help & services they provide everyday :-)

22.01.2022 We all could learn something from this.

21.01.2022 Just goes to demonstrate how important it is that you get your employees wages correct. Please contact Williams HR Consultancy, if you want to avoid experiencing a similar costly mistake. Ph: 1300 723 605. or E: [email protected]

20.01.2022 Williams HR are proud supporters of the University of Wollongongs Learning and Development Scholarship Fund, through its 2016 annual alumni appeal. We have supported the fund in subsequent years from 2011 - 2014 also. Williams HR enjoys giving back to the community and in this instance impacting our next generation of leaders. Encouraging, diversity amongst the UOW student body, by assisting with practical support to assist students with their studies.

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/abcnews.au/videos/2466431333573002/

18.01.2022 Penalty Rate Changes - a must read for the 5 industries affected The FWC decided five modern awards (the Fast Food Industry Award 2010, the General Retail Industry Award 2010, the Pharmacy Industry Award 2010, the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010, and the Restaurant Industry Award 2010) should be varied so as to reduce Sunday and public holiday penalty rates and other entitlements for employees to whom the awards applied. Penalty rates are reduced as follows:... In Hospitality, General Retail and Pharmacy Awards reduction from 200% to 150% for full-time and part-time employees and from 200% to 175% for casual employees. In relation to the Fast Food Award, reduction from 150% to 125% for full-time and part-time Level 1 employees, and from 175% to 150% for Level 1 casual employees. Public holiday penalty rates in the Hospitality, Fast Food, Restaurant, General Retail and Pharmacy Awards were also reduced from 250% to 225% for full-time and part-time employees and the public holiday rates for casuals set at 250%. These reductions to Sunday penalties are to be phased on over a five-year period. The reduction in public holiday penalties took effect from 1 July 2017.

17.01.2022 This article evaluates what are the true reasons behind Rugby Australia's decision & how important it is for an organisation to have the right to protect its brand, based on ethical & moral reasons.

16.01.2022 http://www.business.vic.gov.au//bendigo-small-business-fes

15.01.2022 Williams HR Consultancy - Accredited DISC Profile Consultants.

14.01.2022 Looks to be an interesting event.

13.01.2022 DISC is the most widely used behavioural model in the world and has been utilised: In over 50 countries By more than 350 of Fortune 500 companies By in excess of 40 million people

12.01.2022 Williams HR Consultancy Advice Hotline Special

09.01.2022 Williams HR is now able to offer Legal Research services. Contact us today for a confidential discussion. M:0432322729.

09.01.2022 Employees often choose to leave their employment during periods of leave or absence. Many will have post-employment restraints in their contracts which purportedly prevent them from taking their employers clients. Very few of those restraints will be enforceable. Contact Williams HR to find out why!

08.01.2022 Williams HR Consultancy is now accredited to deliver DISC Profiles & DISC Advanced to interested individuals and businesses. The DISC Profile Assessment is a resource for individuals and organisations desiring to improve performance, increase productivity and to positively persuade other people. Call us today on 1300 723 605 or E: [email protected] for further information today!

07.01.2022 Sick & Tired of Trying to Do More with Less - Why not hire an interim HR Person to help out! In todays fast paced business environment, companys are often trying to achieve more, but with less resources. Why not consider an interim HR Person? Our staff are fully trained and qualified, cost effective and can help with all your HR challenges? Anything from putting in place suitable systems and compliant processes for recruitment, engagement and on-boarding, inductions, perf...ormance management, workplace investigations, organisational change, employment relations (wages), reward and recognition programs, turnover and termination. Call 1300 723 605 or email [email protected] for more details on how we can help reduce your businesses pain TODAY!

06.01.2022 Employers cant suspend pay if a worker breaches visa conditions You do not have a right to suspend an employee without pay unless provision is made for this right in legislation, the employment contract, or an applicable award or enterprise agreement. This rule applies even if an employee has engaged in misconduct which would justify summary or immediate dismissal.... If you unlawfully suspend an employee without pay, the employee may assert that you have repudiated the employment contract, i.e. displayed an intention not to be bound by the contract, or to fulfil it only in a manner substantially inconsistent with its contractual obligations. If the employee accepts that repudiation and communicates that acceptance to you, the employment contract and the employment relationship will come to an immediate end. In that case, if the employee is covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) unfair dismissal laws, he or she will be able to claim you dismissed them. That is because the termination of their employment was at the employers initiative.

05.01.2022 This article evaluates what are the true reasons behind Rugby Australias decision & how important it is for an organisation to have the right to protect its brand, based on ethical & moral reasons.

04.01.2022 Bendigo Small Business Festival Event

03.01.2022 DISC Profiling is the leading personal assessment tool used by over 1 million people every year to improve work productivity, teamwork, and communication. DISC is non-judgmental and helps people discuss their behavioural styles and differences and work more effectively together.

03.01.2022 Employers can’t suspend pay if a worker breaches visa conditions You do not have a right to suspend an employee without pay unless provision is made for this right in legislation, the employment contract, or an applicable award or enterprise agreement. This rule applies even if an employee has engaged in misconduct which would justify summary or immediate dismissal.... If you unlawfully suspend an employee without pay, the employee may assert that you have repudiated the employment contract, i.e. displayed an intention not to be bound by the contract, or to fulfil it only in a manner substantially inconsistent with its contractual obligations. If the employee accepts that repudiation and communicates that acceptance to you, the employment contract and the employment relationship will come to an immediate end. In that case, if the employee is covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) unfair dismissal laws, he or she will be able to claim you dismissed them. That is because the termination of their employment was at the employer’s initiative.

01.01.2022 Williams HR are proud supporters of PetCarers and invite you to come along on Sun 25th Sept and enjoy a great time out with your pets and learn some great things to improve the lives of your four legged friends.