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M E M B E R S E S S E N T I A L S Industrial relations PAUL MURRAY INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICER Dismissal on Medical Grounds DISMISSING AN EMPLOYEE who has been absent with a long-term illness can be a difficult process. Small businesses in particular can find it difficult to manage without an employee for a protracted period. However, it is important to be aware of the steps that must be followed. The two main risks for an employer are general protections claims under the Fair Work Act, and claims under State or Federal Anti-Discrimination legislation. GENERAL PROTECTIONS The Fair Work Act prohibits a dismissal for what it calls “temporary absence from work” due to an illness or injury. To count as a temporary absence the employee must provide a medical certificate or other suitable evidence; the absence can’t have gone longer than three months in any twelve; and they can’t have been on paid leave (or WorkCover) for the period of absence. Employees on WorkCover can’t be dismissed because of their injury in the first twelve months of their absence. “ AS WITH ALL DISMISSALS, THERE MUST BE A VALID REASON, AND THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE GIVEN DUE PROCESS.” However, even when an absence doesn’t meet the definition of a “temporary absence”, a dismissal could still be a breach of the general protections provisions. The Federal Circuit Court recently ruled that dismissing an employee after a ten month absence was a breach of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act and therefore also of the Fair Work general protections provisions. DISCRIMINATION As with all dismissals, there must be a valid reason, and the employee must be given due process. Illness or incapacity of itself isn’t enough to be a valid reason. The employee must be incapable of performing the genuine occupational requirements of their role without special arrangements that would impose an unjustifiable hardship on the employer. Due process requires the employer to act on solid, up-to-date medical evidence, and to give the employee an opportunity to respond. Members who find themselves facing these issues should contact the IR Department of the MTAQ for assistance. CLICK FOR MORE ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MTA QUEENSLAND WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS Business Name Principal/s Address Email Division Blue Ribbon Motors Leisa Stallard 393-401 Warwick Road, YAMANTO Q 4305 leisa@blueribbonmotors.com.au AADA BP Workshop Wellington Point Neil Topatigh 402-406 Main Road, WELLINGTON POINT Q 4160 office@bpworkshopwp.com.au AED Caltex Redcliffe Clayton Tronc Cnr Anzac Avenue and Victoria Avenue, REDCLIFFE Q 4020 clayton@claydeb.com.au SSCSAQ Coastline BMW Neil Harper 770 Nicklin Way, CURRIMUNDI Q 4551 neil.harper@coastlinebmw.com.au AADA Diesel Spec Mechanical Repairs Justin Voigt 59 Andrew Street, ROCKLEA Q 4106 dieselspecmechanical@gmail.com AED Fraser Coast Motor Centre Andrew Holman 37 Torquay Road, HERVEY BAY Q 4655 andrewh@fcmc.com.au AADA Frenchy's Mechanical Repairs Glen Frencham 59 Andrew St, ROCKLEA Q 4106 glenfrencham@bigpond.com AED The Garage Miami Nathan Brookes 18 Pacific Avenue, MIAMI Q 4220 nathan@the-garage.com.au TUDQ Lockyer Valley Ford and Mitsubishi Ian Gregory O'Brien 67 Crescent Street, GATTON Q 4343 iano@lockyervalleytoyota.com.au AADA Mazcare Kevin Potts 2/15 Dollis St, ROCKLEA Q 4106 kevin@mazcare.com.au AED Nationwide Auto Wholesale John Kirby 960 Lytton Rd, MURARRIE Q 4172 admin@nationwideautos.com.au ARD Norship Engineering John Taifalos 11 Liberty Street, PORTSMITH Q 4870 john.taifalos@norship.com.au ERAQ Northside Autocar Paul HuckelUnit 2, 45 Queens Road, EVERTON HILLS Q 4053 northsideautocar@hotmail.com AED Precise Automotive Services Michael Love 21 Ferrier Road, NARANGBA Q 4504 Preciseauto2@outlook.com AED Prestige and Performance Michael Weber 25 Morley Street, COORPAROO Q 4151 mike@prestigeandperformance.com.au AED SEVEN82MOTORS Ben Atkinson 3/132 S hpencer Road, NERANG Q 4211 ben@seven82motors.com.au AADA Ultra Tune Moorooka Jeremy Peterson 123 Muriel Avenue, MOOROOKA Q 4105 moorooka@ultratune.com.au AED 48 | Motor Trader August 2017
Industry insight 11 WAYS BUSINESS OWNERS COULD GET BETTER FINANCIAL ADVICE THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION has traditionally focused attention on the tax and compliance side of business. Some accountants are offering day to day financial management advice, but they are few and far between. Most practising accountants have never worked in a commercial situation i.e. been responsible for the profitability and cash flow management for a business (apart from their own), so how well does that equip them to give advice (in ‘plain English’) to SMEs? What SMEs need is someone who can really roll their sleeves up and get into the nitty gritty with them. When I say nitty gritty I mean: 1. Working out the true cost of a product/service, so the business owner knows what price to charge to ensure a profit, how much room for manoeuvre on discounting and competitive pricing. 2. Understanding all the overheads of a business and including them in a budget, so they can be monitored monthly to ensure they don’t get out of hand and eat up all the profits. 3. Working out the best finance options for a business. Every business is different and therefore has different finance needs. Some have equipment that can be leased or hired, some have high profit margins and therefore can absorb high finance costs, whereas some have low margins and need to be very careful that finance costs don’t eat up all their profit. 4. Driving management of the internal factors affecting cash flow management e.g. Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Stock/WIP, Taxes, Loans etc. 5. Setting KPIs (both leading and “ WHAT SMEs NEED IS SOMEONE WHO CAN REALLY ROLL THEIR SLEEVES UP AND GET INTO THE NITTY GRITTY WITH THEM.” lagging) to ensure targets are met. For example, if a business owner knows their sales conversion rate is say 50%, they need to ensure they are generating twice the number of sales leads to achieve their sales target. 6. Ensuring SME owners can read and understand the financial reports and what story they are telling about the performance of their business. For example, looking at just dollar results is not as useful as looking at reports containing percentages. Percentages make it easier to see how things are going relative to the sales figure, which may be going up and down each month. 7. Helping SMEs to analyse feasibility of new ideas. What may sound like a fantastic opportunity, may not create much extra profit on the bottom line if not structured and priced right. 8. Helping SMEs to systemise their business, so they can occasionally take leave from it and create more business value by making it more easily transferrable to new owners. 9. Helping SME owners to pay themselves properly and structuring pay/dividends, so they are sustainable for the business and tax effective. 10. Acting as a ‘sounding board’ and trusted advisor to listen and answer any questions a business owner has about the financial impact of decisions. 11. Providing all of the above in a cost-effective way and ensuring a high ‘value proposition’ to SMEs so the benefit they gain far outweighs the cost of the service provided. To learn more, visit www.CFOonCall.com.au November 2016 Motor Trader | 49
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