Australian businesses must do all they can to prevent and address sexual harassment and discrimination happening in their workplaces. Here’s how to reduce your risks and comply with the new standards.
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When planning a work Christmas party, here’s how your business can minimise and monitor the risks before, during and after the event. These measures will help reduce your liabilities.
Read MoreEmployment practices’ liabilities can be expensive, disruptive, and time-hungry to businesses. Claims are also rising. We’ve compiled an update on the risks to your balance sheet and how to manage your practices more effectively.
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If your business is growing and needs to invest in its workforce, you may wish to consider recruiting an apprentice or trainee. Apprenticeships and traineeships are slightly different, but they have the same common goal –upskilling an employee in their line of work.
Read MoreA deputy president has found conduct that occurred while two workers were driving to and from work, and on out-of-hours phone calls, occurred "at work", as per Fair Work Commission's.
Read MoreDid you know that if you decide to pay your staff at a higher pay rate than the Award rate, pay more than the Award allowances or alter working conditions but most Awards state that you must have an IFA in place signed by both you and the employee
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The Victorian government has launched a two year trial ‘Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee’ Scheme that will pay sick leave for casual workers. Find out which jobs are eligible and what the scheme entails for your workers and your business.
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The High Court of Australia delivered decisions which hold that to determine whether a person is an employee or independent contractor it is necessary to look at the legal rights and obligations agreed under the relevant contract.
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $18,952 in wages for 29 employees. Fair Work Inspectors investigated 17 commercial cleaning companies and found that more than half had breached workplace laws. Read on to learn more about penalties to non-compliance.
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In November 2021, new superannuation rules came into place in Australia regarding ‘stapled superannuation’. Find out more about the purpose of the stapled super and employer and employees responsibility with regards to super funds.
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The Fair Work Commission has extended the entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave under Schedule X in many awards. Read on to learn more about Schedule X.
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FWC full bench majority has ruled that it is against the public interest to grant a worker, who was sacked for refusing a flu shot, permission to appeal against the quashing of her unfair dismissal claim.
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There has been much discussion, especially since the outbreak of the Delta variant, as to whether employers can direct their employees be vaccinated from COVID-19. Read on to learn about the Fair Work Ombudsman advice.
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The National Employment Standards (NES) are minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees in Australia. When an employee needs to access Personal (Sick/Carer’s) Leave, they must adhere to specific evidence and notice requirements under the Fair Work Act.
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Following on from our article about minimum rates of pay from last month’s Tips and Trips, please note that the Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to the national minimum wage.
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From 1 July 2021, new legislation will allow Victorian workers and volunteers who suffer from a work-related mental injury to access early treatment and support while they await the outcome of their claim.
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As we should all be aware employers will need to contribute an additional 0.5 per cent into their employee’s superannuation funds with effect 01 July 2021. This will continue each year until 2025 where employer superannuation contributions will reach 12 per cent.
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All employees working in Australia are entitled to a minimum wage. In most cases, the minimum wages are determined within a Modern Award that covers their industry or occupation.
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In late March 2021, there were a number key reforms made to the Fair Work Act 2009 affecting the workplace rights and obligations for casual employees.
Here are just some of the key changes and timelines to be aware of immediately:
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With 2021 now in full swing, how can you build higher productivity in your office? Try these simple fixes.
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