Employment Related Responsibilities

Ensure that all employees have a written employment contract tailored to their specific industry and role. This contract should outline the terms of employment, job responsibilities, and entitlements. This is usually best done by a professional and not an off the shelf product or a copy of another businesses contract.

Ensure that your business has the required workers' compensation insurance to cover employees in the event of a work-related injury. This is a legal requirement.

Confirm whether the applicable industry award rates apply to your employees. Each industry has specific awards, and it is crucial to understand which one applies to your business.

Make it a point to review the award rates multiple times a year to ensure you are paying employees according to current legal requirements and avoid underpayment. Please note each team member could be subject to a different award rate.

Understand all the additional elements included in the award rates (such as overtime, penalty rates, allowances, and leave entitlements). Compliance with these terms is critical.

Casual employees have specific rights, such as receiving casual loading (typically 25%) on their hourly rate. Ensure these employees are aware of and compensated according to the applicable rules for casuals.

Casual employees may have the right to request a conversion to full-time or part-time employment after 12 months of regular employment. Ensure you understand these rules and the process for responding to conversion requests.