Quickies:Managing Staff Performance... Legally by Belinda Kenneally

The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW has put together a series of short but to the point presentations that help existing and new providers. The ACA NSW Quickies courses are only 2 hours and held throughout the year. They bring Approved Providers, Owners and Directors with industry specific information, advice, tips and even “tricks”.

• This presentation provides a quick and high-level enough understanding for childcare service providers so that they may be aware of their legal obligations and to especially avoid common mistakes.
• Topics to be covered include:
  • Can an employer terminate staff who post questionable images/videos of themselves on their own social media accounts?
  • How to handle the now automatic obligations of employers to offer permanent employment to casuals after their 12 months?
  • What rights and obligations do employers have over staff member(s) with mental health issues?
  • Do a staff member’s rights to sick leave always outweigh the employer’s rights?
  • Which are the best methods to performance manage under-performing employees out?
  • What are the most common mistakes employers make that attract unfair dismissal claims?