With the apparent skilled labour shortage in the Australian workforce at the moment more small business owners are becoming aware of the benefits of taking on an apprentice.
Taking one or perhaps a number of apprentices into a business is mutually beneficial for all involved parties. The business is provided with a fresh canvas to train [...]
In light of the current economic crisis in the US and particularly the downfall of renowned financial institution, Lehman Brothers, it is understandable that depositors are somewhat concerned about the safety of their money.
There is a common misconception that some institutions here on Australian shores are safer than others. For example, the four big banks [...]
That said the same amount of effort needs to be made to ensure that the workers are safe whether there are 5 or 50 workers, dangerous equipment or knitting needles. By putting in the effort prior to a work accident you go a fair distance to protecting yourself as an employer and the investment you [...]
With recent events across the globe emphasising the volatility of the international financial market it is perhaps some timely advice that consumers make a move to not just focus on the immediate effects of the current downturn. It is important that, in times such as these, that we continue to also look to the future [...]
Employers are responsible for protecting the health and safety of their employees. Over the past few decades several health and safety laws have been passed to ensure the safety of workers and protect them from hazards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide a workplace that is [...]
In the current harsh economic climate the one thing on everyone’s mind, both business owners and individuals, is money. Cash flow, debt repayments and investment losses to name just a few, along with “how we are going to dig ourselves out of this financial rut that we are stuck in?”
And yes, whilst money is most [...]
Many workers are members of labor unions. A labor union is an organization of workers, usually working for the same employer at the same workplace. Labor unions try to get a “collective” contract for their workers.
The laws governing labor unions are very complicated. Therefore, if you are faced with a union “organizing” drive at your [...]
A few months ago the Federal Government announced that it would be introducing a guarantee on all deposits held in Australian banks, building societies and credit unions. For those who have their money invested in various bank deposit products, this was welcome news and went a long way to easing some of the uncertainty brought [...]
It does not matter how big or small your company is. When you have employees who work for you, you are in danger of lawsuits every minute of every day. That is how dangerous it can be for you and your company. That is how important Employer’s Liability Insurance is. It not only protects every [...]
Finding the perfect job in Dubai can offer its own set of unique challenges. The UAE has not been immune to the global economic crisis and competition for available jobs is stiff. In addition, labor laws in the UAE can be confusing and seem to be in a constant flux. By educating themselves on the [...]