Stand Down Pursuant to s.524
Under section 524 of the Fair Work Act, when can employees be stood down without pay?
When they cannot be usefully employed due to circumstances outside the employer’s control.
What type of tasks does a Food and Beverage Attendant Grade 1 typically perform?
Clearing tables, collecting glasses, general assistance, and cleaning.
Which employees should you onboard in Humanforce
All of them
What form is required when needing to terminate an employee?
Termination Form
Why were the Company Vehicle and GPS Surveillance policies updated?
Because the introduction of dash cameras across courtesy buses required updates to comply with privacy and workplace surveillance laws.
True or False: Employees continue to accrue annual and personal leave during a stand down.
True.
If a chef is non-qualified, what must their HIGA classification be?
Level 3 Cook Grade 2, or lower
In what circumstance should you require a form of ID in the onboarding process?
Always
After how many months does a casual employee pass the probation period?
Six months.
Who do these updated policies aim to protect?
Both employees and the organisation
Can an employee choose to use their annual leave during a stand down period?
Yes — it’s their choice, and it counts as authorised leave.
Who is responsible for supervising and training lower-grade food and beverage attendants?
Food and Beverage Attendant Grade 3 or higher.
Which form gives the employer permission to check an employee’s visa status and work rights?
VEVO Consent Form.
Is it considered “abandonment of employment” if an employee never starts a shift after onboarding?
No
What technology is installed in all Waymark Hotels company vehicles?
GPS tracking, telematics systems, and dash cameras.
Give one example of a situation where a stand down under section 524 might apply in North Queensland.
Extreme weather events such as cyclones, flooding, or storm-related shutdowns.
What is the main difference between a Cook Grade 3 and a Cook Grade 5?
A Cook Grade 3 is a tradesperson or commis chef; a Cook Grade 5 is a chef de partie who also supervises or oversees stock and ordering.
When should the “Staff Accommodation Code of Conduct” document be selected?
Only if the employee will be staying in Waymark accommodation.
What should you do if a new hire completed onboarding but never actually started a shift?
Submit a termination form, select “Other,” and note “Never Started” in the comments.
List two key purposes of having this technology in company vehicles.
Enhancing driver safety, ensuring operational efficiency, meeting compliance obligations, or protecting against misuse.
If employees are stood down under section 524, what must the employer ensure before proceeding?
That there is a genuine stoppage of work outside their control, employees cannot be usefully employed elsewhere, and the stand down complies with Fair Work Act provisions.
What is the minimum salary required to employ a Duty Manager?
$73,810
Before approving onboarding documents, what should you double-check?
That the uploaded qualifications and documents match the mandatory requirements for the employee’s role.
After a casual employee has been employed for more than six months, why must HR be involved before termination?
Because the employee has passed the minimum employment period, so formal processes and Fair Work obligations must be followed.
What must employees complete before they can drive a company vehicle?
The full four-step Authorised Driver process