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You can't know all the rules :(. I am sure that is they bank on. Even with 2-3 staff it is impossible. That is why we now employ through a workplace solutions company. We are "merely" the host employer. No hassles.

Anyyyyy way.... back on topic :) We won't have to worry about staff soon ( apparently) :) http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/robots-to-replace-almost-50-per-cent-of-the-work-force/story-fn5fsgyc-1226729696075?from=public_rss

My issue with "but houses cost more" and back it up with ABS figures.. is that, sure the average wage has grown but the "average house" now is nothing like the "average house" then. In 1960 the "average" was a 2 bed 1 bath no attached garage (Parents houses) In 1980 the "average" was 3...

I have now had our new staff on for a month. They are employed through a workplace solutions mob. www.haycroft.com.au We advertised for staff and chose the most suitable applicant, then passed it all off to Haycroft. So far it is all working well. I love the "non-hassle" of it all. I...

More redtape and rubbish. We have managed to get throught his year without much help. I have learnt to do a lot more on the factory floor. By not having any staff this year we have actually managed to save more money even though we have turned over less. This level of work is not...

Crap. It just gets worse doesn't it.. So basically the only true subby is a pty ltd. Most of our subbys are sole traders and the others are family trusts. Basically we are stuffed :( Time for another deep and meaningful with the hubby. Thanks for the link painter.

Well... I rang aitken law and spoke to Lisa Aitken herself. :eek: I was up front and asked what it would cost for me to come in and have a chat... she asked a few questions and she has decided that anyone we hire for the "out in the public" work is an employee.. (Because I expect them to...

http://www.aitkenlegal.com.au/ http://www.aitkenlegal.com.au/Home/LawyerLegalAdvice-360/ContractsandEnterpriseAgreements-362/ Here are a couple of case studies on "sham contracting"...

That is my accountants understanding. However he does feel there has to be a written contract of service document in place. He has suggested if I want more to find an HR lawyer. (that is when I spoke to master builders for a recommendation and they didn't have a clue :( ) Unfortunately...

According to my accountant, if you your contract is with a company... Eg you have a contract with "best painting pty ltd". They are a contractor as the company has the right to employ whom ever they see fit to do the job as contracted. (the best painting pry ltd. will the have the problem of...

Yes this is going to be VERY interesting isn't it. I just had a friend ask me about taxi drivers... I reckon the taxi industry will be strong enough to get an exemption or else taxi fares will go through the roof.

The employer could be liable for PAYE tax not paid, super not paid, workcover not paid correctly, and possibly fringe benefits tax. I think there is going to be a huge rise in labour force businesses, good if you are in HR?

Yes this new legislation is going to cause us a few hassles. I have already warned hubby that we cannot give work to " Brian" anymore :(. Why? Because "Brian" is a retired chippy who still has his Bsa and license but just does piddly little jobs that no one else wants to do. We know he does the...

I went to a management seminar once where we're taught that staff will work at the level of the worst staff member (lowest level that you as a boss will tolerate), so it is important to have "non-negotiable standards"

True, In a previous life of retail, I bought a shop and "inherited" staff :( BAD move. One particular lady just decided she did not like me and would just not do anything she was asked. As I was trying to change some systems that were not profitable, all I got was , "well it has worked ok...

Yep employing staff is just waaaaay to hard now. All the guys we use are "as needed" contractors. All have their own ABN and a couple of them work for a few different businesses. They come in do the job as per scope given, hand me an invoice and I pay it. MUCH easier. We still have a...