Managing staff: Legal issues

Three articles on different aspects of staff management including:  managing an employee who is continually absent from work without satisfactory explanation (How to: Manage ill or injured employees);  conditions that need to be met for an employment contract to be complied with and recognised under the law (5 reasons to get your employment contract checked by a lawyer); and, identifying casual employees who work regular and systematic hours who may be entitled under a Modern Award to be permanent employees (Employing "permanent" casuals: what are the benefits and risks for your business?).