Staff

Building a team for your electrical business requires understanding employment regulations and workplace dynamics. We cover apprenticeships, subcontractors, family employees, health and safety obligations, and creating inclusive work environments.

Employing Casual Staff

You can't just hire casual workers anymore, there's paperwork, tax rules and identity checks to handle properly.

Employing Family in Your Business

Hiring family for your electrical business comes with real challenges like managing personalities and setting clear boundaries as the boss.

Employing Office Staff

Hiring office staff for your electrical repair business means learning about payroll, contracts, taxes, and legal requirements as a new employer.

Employing Your Family in a Business

Hiring family to work in your new business can save money, but you'll need clear boundaries to keep relationships and work separate.

Female Staff in a Male Environment

Hiring and supporting women in male-dominated trades requires fair recruitment practices and protection against workplace harassment.

Health and Safety for Staff

Protect your electrical repair staff and your business by following health and safety laws and best practices.

Staff Safety and Your Business

Electrical repair shops need proper safety measures to prevent accidents involving overloaded displays, damaged cables, and hazardous flooring.

Taking on an Electrical Apprentice

Hiring your first electrical apprentice requires careful interviewing, legal paperwork, and a commitment to training someone over several years.

Training Staff in the Electricals Business

Help your electrical business run smoothly by training staff properly, from in-house programs to apprenticeships.

Using Older Employees

Older employees bring loyalty, customer trust, and experience to your electrical repair business while helping you follow employment laws.

Using Sub Contractors

Decide between subcontractors and electrical contractors for your repair business, weighing flexibility, tax responsibilities, and qualifications needed.