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Good employees can be your greatest asset, so recruiting and retaining the right
person is very important.
You and your employees have certain obligations to each other under common law.
You also have obligations under federal and state and territory laws, industrial
awards and agreements, tribunal decisions and contracts of employment.
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Hiring staff - recruitment, apprentices and trainees, hiring from overseas, EEO
and anti-discrimination
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Employer obligations - legal, health and safety, tax and superannuation, insurances
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Employee entitlements - wages and conditions, leave and holiday entitlements
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Skills development and training
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Complaints and disputes
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Ending employment
The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry (DTRDI) has a range of services available to assist with the issues of employing and
managing people. For further information on the services and information available
visit the Managing and Recruiting Staff page on the DTRDI website. Or visit the Hervey Bay State Development Centre, Brenden Hansen Building, 54 Main St, Pialba. Or call the Business Hotline Ph: 1300
363 711.
Workcover Queensland provides information and insurance cover for workers compensation issues in
Queensland.
The Australian Taxation Office website Employer Essential section provides links to useful information to assist you to meet your Commonwealth
tax and superannuation obligations. Issues covered include:
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Basic topics (eg employer overview and checklist, record keeping, superannuation)
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Tax rates, calculators & tools
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Forms & instructions for issues such as PAYG withholding, tax file numbers, and superannuation
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