SMK HR Consulting

SMK HR Consulting Providing HR advice to small and medium size businesses focusing on Employment Relations and Awards.

Modern AwardsWhat is a Modern Award?Modern Awards are documents that set the minimum employment conditions above the Nat...
23/09/2022

Modern Awards

What is a Modern Award?
Modern Awards are documents that set the minimum employment conditions above the National Employment Standards (NES).

How many Modern Awards are there?
There are currently 121 Modern Awards. They are a mix of Industry Awards, that apply to a an entire industry i.e. Hospitality Industry (General) Award, and Professional Awards, i.e. Clerks - Private Sector Award, that apply to roles that apply to specific jobs or professions regardless of Industry.

How do I know which Award(s) apply yo my business?
You need to choose the Award(s) that best suit the business and/or profession. Each Award has a Coverage clause (usually Section 4 in the Award) that details who the Award is intended to cover. If there are two awards that that provide coverage, you need to choose the Award that best fits.

Can my business be covered under more than one Award?
Yes, businesses can easily come under two or more Awards, particularly when there isn't an Industry Award that provides cover.

I pay above the minimum wage in the NES so do I need to worry about what my Award(s) say?
Yes, the minimum wage set by the Fair Work Commission is different to the minimum rates set in Modern Awards, with Awards often having higher wages and additional benefits payable by an employer. Without understanding the Awards that apply to your business you run the risk of underpaying employees and a visit from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

How can I get more help understanding what Award(s) apply to my business and what they mean?
SMK HR Consulting can assist with both Award classification and interpretation. Feel free to reach out to see how we can help protect you and your business.

Common Misconceptions - Casual and Part-Time EmploymentDid you know that there is no such thing as a Casual Part-time em...
23/09/2022

Common Misconceptions - Casual and Part-Time Employment

Did you know that there is no such thing as a Casual Part-time employee?

It's either one or the other and the difference between the two could expose your business to thousands of dollars in extra wages.

Part-time employees are employed to work less than 38hrs a week with their hours usually being regular. Part-time employees are employed on either a permanent or fixed term basis and are entitled to Annual, Sick/Carers/Personal and Long Service Leave on a pro-rata basis.

Casual employees are are employed to work more or less than 38hrs a week, on an irregular and inconsistent basis. There is no reason a Casual employee can work up to or in excess of 38hrs in a week but more importantly, casual employees get a 25%loading on their wages and aren't entitled to Annual, Sick/Carers/Personal or Long Service Leave regardless of how many hours they work.

Unless you clearly define the employment relationship in an Employment Contract, you expose yourself to:

1) an additional 25% of the wages cost for employees claiming to be casual, going back to the start of their employment.

2) historical Annual Leave, Sick Leave and Long Service Leave entitlements for employees claiming to be part-time that may need to be backpaid.

Understanding the difference between the two and choosing whether casual or part-time employees are best suited to your business is important. SMK HR Consulting can assist with Employment Contracts and Award Interpretation to protect you and your business so you can focus on your customers.

Are you a small/medium business owner that's looking to replace or put on a couple of extra staff?Do you have employment...
21/09/2022

Are you a small/medium business owner that's looking to replace or put on a couple of extra staff?

Do you have employment contracts ready for these people? Do you even have contracts for your current employees?

Employment contracts are the basis of your business and are important to leave to chance. They allow you out the minimum terms and conditions of the employment relationship so you can protect yourself and your business.

Whether you're looking to put contracts in place for the first time, get advice on your current contracts or have new and up to date contracts drafted, SMK HR Consulting is here to help.

21/09/2022

SMK HR Consulting offers a range of HR services to small and medium size business that don’t have a dedicated HR function. With services including (but not limited to) probation, employment contracts, termination of employment and Award interpretation, we aim to make complex matters simple

SMK HR Consulting provides advice on:

• Probation
• Performance Management
• Award Interpretation
• Employment Contracts
• Right to Work
• Termination of Employment
• Bullying & Harassment

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Gregory Hills, NSW
2567

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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