When going through performance management or disciplinary action, quite often an employee can become stressed or frustrated and, in some instances, these emotions can escalate to the employee proclaiming they have “had enough” or “I’m resigning” followed by the employee leaving the…
An employee’s entitlements to return to work after unpaid parental leave (UPPL) are often not given much thought until an employee is due to return. Being aware of your obligations as an employer is instrumental to making sure you are able mitigate…
From delivering performance reviews to saying no to extra projects, difficult conversations are a regular part of work life. The ability to tackle tough issues with tact and respect is an important skill for any professional. By cultivating a culture of trust…
In most instances, when offering employment to a new employee, employers have an expectation that the person selected is not only the best fit for the job but, that they will become a high performing and eventually, long-standing employee. However, this is…
In a decision that highlights ongoing issues with the National Employment Standards (NES), the Federal Court has handed down a controversial decision granting Cadbury employees who work 12 hour shifts, 120 hours of personal/carers leave despite only working a 36 hour week….
Chinatown Broome Town Team hosted a Sundowner last night for all Chinatown traders and landowners, celebrating the registration of the local Town Team and collaboration of businesses in the precinct to activate and get Chinatown’s mojo back. The event, held at Broome…
My employee needs to be on light duties because of a weekend sport injury (unrelated to work), but we don’t have any roles that meet that requirement, can we terminate them? Regardless of where an injury occurs, employers have an obligation…
A Message from the President A few years ago, I along with many others were fortunate to meet with a group of international investment bankers who were visiting the West Kimberley to look for potential investment opportunities. At that gathering the leader…
CCIWA’s Senior Employee Relations Adviser Andjelika Cabassi answers some common questions about personal leave. With a record-high number of people already being hit by the flu this year in WA and hospitals straining under the pressure of increased admissions, it’s only…
Evolving from our colonial history, Long Service Leave (LSL) was introduced to allow workers to sail home to the United Kingdom, spend time with their family and friends and then sail back to Australia for work. It’s for this reason Australia is…
