Termination of employment should be a last resort to address an employee’s performance issues. Terminating an employee without first engaging in a performance management process and following best practice procedures exposes the employer to a risk of a claim for...
Performance managing employees is an important but complex and time consuming process. The risks to employers can be significant. There are a number of steps which employers can take to minimise the risks associated with performance management, issuing warnings and...
Changing the name of your pharmacy business can be an exciting time. It might mean a new brand, new colours and new signage. One element which is often overlooked in the change of name process is regulatory approval. It is a legislative requirements in most...
Employees are entitled to have a support person present during any meetings with their employer relating to the employee’s performance, a workplace investigation or disciplinary action. The role of the support person is to provide the employee with emotional support...
You’ve lodged your application under Rule 136 of the Pharmacy Location Rules. You’re wondering, what happens next? Approximately one week prior to the scheduled meeting date, the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (“Authority”) will email the applicant, the...
