The annual Christmas Party and general holiday festivities have seen some disruption over the past few years due to the pandemic, it is a welcomed change for employers alike to be planning some well deserved… 5 Fun Christmas Party Ideas
As an employer, you have the right to know of any employee medical concerns that can or will directly impact an employee’s capacity to fulfill their current or potential role within your business. Knowing what… Employee Medical History – How To Approach
As a result of the pandemic we are seeing workplaces short staffed with many employees sick, applying for flexible work arrangements, or resigning due to public health concerns and general lifestyle changes. In response, many… Making Changes to Employee Roles
Across Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman has been conducting surprise audits investigating employee wages and entitlements, with a priority focus upon sectors of (but not limited to), hospitality, retail, horticulture, and contract cleaning. The underpayment… Costly Wage Errors
The greatest asset for any business is its people. Increasingly, good people are getting harder to find. In the past an employee would typically have just three jobs in a lifetime however this era is… Is the Grass Always Greener?
My business is too small to worry about. It is amazing how many times this crops up when we first visit a business to discuss payments and entitlements that may or may not be due… It Will Never Happen to Me…Right?
Recent Cases Have Highlighted some Worrying Trends FWO Focus for 2021/22 The Fair Work Ombudsman spoke recently about turning their focus for the coming financial year on contract cleaning businesses after a recent spate of… FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN FOCUSES ON CLEANING UP
For the first time there is a definition of casual employment written into the Fair Work Act Over recent weeks the Federal Government has been trying to make changes to the Fair Work Act and… FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAIR WORK AMENDMENT BILL PASSED INTO LAW
As we’ve said previously, every unfair dismissal case is unique, and every story is a different one. The possible outcomes from a hearing or conference will also depend on the type of matter that’s being… The end of proceedings
An unfair dismissal hearing (or a determinative conference) is the final step if a situation cannot be resolved through the conciliation process and the application hasn’t been withdrawn. This is a legal proceeding that results in a clear outcome that must be upheld.
In big news affecting many employers across the country, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) last week voted to increase the National Minimum Wage, together with all Modern Award minimum rates of pay, by 1.75%. This… Fair Work Commission announces 2020 Minimum Wage increase
Like car insurance, a dedicated savings account, or decent wet-weather gear, workplace policies are the business essentials you don’t fully appreciate until you need them. Workplace policies, at their most basic, are written documents that… Why Do We Need Tailored Workplace Policies?
