You may only have two or three employees and have numerous conversations with them throughout the day yet you still hear the words; “I didn’t know about that!” Click for more information
More companies are doing background checks on potential employees than ever before. Click for more information
If the success of your business is based in part on having trade secrets, it would be wise to make sure you put appropriate legal measures in place to protect them. Click for more information
For superannuation purposes an “employee” includes directors, “labour only” and “substantially labour only” contractors. This information sheet provides an overview of what your obligations are for making superannuation contributions on behalf of these “employees”. Click for more information
Finding the apprentice that matches your business needs is the most important thing to us at HIA Apprentices. We understand that selecting an apprentice is not just a matter of taking the next person in the queue. Every day across Australia we match the right apprentice to businesses just like yours. Click for more information
A common trap is when a supplier should have an ABN but doesn’t provide you with one. Click for more information
A common trap occurs when a supplier has an ABN, is not registered for GST, yet includes GST in its invoice. The trap is that the payer, upon receiving such an invoice, doesn’t realise that the supplier is not registered for GST yet pays the supplier the whole invoice amount, including the GST. Click for more information
Are you thinking about putting on another employee? Are you intending to simply place an ad, see what’s out there and choose the best candidate from the applicants? There is nothing wrong with that approach, but how you go about it may make all the difference to the outcome. It is a good idea to think about the following issues before you start your recruitment drive. Click for more information