Employing Staff

One of the keys to successful businesses is the employment and retention of the right people. However the employment of staff also brings with it legal obligations, including:

• Provision of a safe working place as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• The need to have a policy dealing with discrimination and harassment in the workplace;  and
• Payment of minimum wages and provision of conditions.

The menu choices on the left address some key aspects of employing staff. Click to access an information sheet that introduces this topic and links you to detailed sources of information on specific issues.

The fact sheets in this part of the site will direct you to websites that will help you to be a successful employer:

• Locating Award Rates and Conditions;
• Providing guidance on recruiting employees;
• Providing pointers on motivating employees; and