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Peter Vitale
News and interviews on Peter Vitale including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Can I make staff take compulsory leave, even unpaid?
You bet you can! But first read the fine print.
Dealing with union visits
As an employer, what rights do you have when a union comes knocking at your door?
I’ve just started a new job. But where’s my job description?
This might be a perfect chance to show your initiative and get creative.
Fair Work Australia statistics cast doubt on whether small business checklist will help SMEs in unfair dismissal cases
Fair Work Australia’s annual report shows a big rise in termination disputes, including almost 10,000 unfair dismissal claims by employees
Court decision shows how employers can prevent ex-staff taking clients
Employers looking to stop former staff from poaching clients have been given a new legal strategy.
Five lessons from the David Jones sexual harassment case
The sexual harassment battle between David Jones, it’s former chief executive Mark McInnes and its former junior publicist Kristy Kirk-Fraser ends with an estimated $850,000 payout.
Unfair dismissal claims climb 35% under Fair Work Act; expert disputes Government claim “go away” money is back
The Government says there is no evidence that employers are being forced to pay “go away” money to settle unfair dismissal claims, despite unfair dismissal claim numbers jumping.
Retailers attack Fair Work Australia decision on minimum shifts, consider appeal
Retailers attack Fair Work for upholding a decision to restrict businesses from scheduling shifts shorter than three hours.
More employers expected to ban the smoke break
A recent poll shows that smokers on average took four 15 minute breaks daily or 240 hours each year.
The perils of "after 5" social media use
The explosion of social media use has employers and employees wondering where the line between work and play is drawn.
Sham contractors still a risk
Legislative provisions designed to stop employers from engaging employees as independent contractors was ushered in by the Howard Government... then all but disappeared.
David Jones questions new harassment allegations, settlement still likely
David Jones describes parts of the sexual harassment claims levelled against it by former publicist Kristy Fraser-Kirk as “unfounded and highly exaggerated” and says it is prepared to fight.
Fair Work Ombudsman targets directors
A string of recent cases shows the Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting managers and directors. So watch out!
Fair Work Ombudsman fines increase 20% as experts call for more education for SMEs
Experts say businesses need more education on how the Fair Work regime actually works if they are to be expected to avoid aggressive penalties.
Survey shows drinking costs business $450 million a year – here’s what you can do
A new survey shows colleagues often have to work extra hours to pick up the slack from staff who excessively drink.
Adverse action threat to employers
Discrimination cases are attracting some pretty hefty headlines at the moment. Here's what you should know.
David Jones $37 million sexual harassment claim shocks business world, but US-style damages payout unlikely
Legal experts say it is highly unlikely that former David Jones publicist Kristy Fraser-Kirk will receive anything like the $37 million claim she has launched.
Underpaying Cotton On told to say sorry on Facebook
Cotton On has been forced to backpay over 3,000 staff by the Fair Work Ombudsman, and was ordered to publish an official apology on its Facebook page.
The five big changes small businesses must watch for in the new financial year
There are a flood of changes SMEs need to be aware of on the first day of the new financial year.
Four Modern Award transition tips
Take note: July 1 is the start date for the transition to pay arrangements under Modern Awards made under the Fair Work Act.
