If your business received COVID-19 support payments, such as from the Federal Government’s $90 billion JobKeeper program, you may face an ATO tax audit. That office is expected to focus on employer obligation audits and reviews this year. At the height of the pandemic between April and September last year, 3.6 million workers received the JobKeeper wage subsidy.
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Underinsurance is more common than you think. Industry figures show up to 62% of small-to-medium-sized businesses don’t have correct-value insurance.
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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.
Read MoreA Victorian employer breached the State OHS Act in failing to ensure a worker operating a mobile order picker wore a safety harness and held the necessary high-risk work license, the Werribee Magistrates Court has found.
Read on to see the importance of proactive reviews of licenses and safety processes as a core responsibility of all employers.
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:
Read MoreWith builders’ risks escalating and an increasingly tougher regulatory environment across Australia, how can construction contractors protect against potential liabilities and losses?
Read MoreWith 2021 now in full swing, how can you build higher productivity in your office? Try these simple fixes.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be simpler and easier if you could insure your whole business with a single policy? Here's how.
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation schemes aim to minimise the cost and impact of work-related injury and illness. Workers’ compensation is jurisdictionally based, with coverage of injured workers based on the location of employment.
Read MoreMake WHS a regular part of running your business. Including WHS in your standard processes can improve normal standard practice for everyone involved in your business.
Read MoreA probation period serves several purposes – as an employer, a probation period allows assessment of the employee's fitness and suitability for the position and business. It is also a period of training, coaching, ongoing assessment and possibly at times, time for correction. For the employee, it is a time they can assess whether the position and business are really what was expected and, if not, they have the option to resign.
Read MoreIn an unpredictable business environment, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult planning to eliminate, minimise or control risks to your operations. This article offers four types of insurance that can help you deal with uncertainty. Find Out More Here
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Australia works. Remote working, flexible hours, casual attire, an expansion of e-learning and a resilient business model have become the new normal. Find Out More Here
Read MoreWith about 60% of targeted attacks on small-to-medium businesses, cyber security should be a top priority. This year, we expect to see many Australian businesses tackle the following top four cyber threats, as part of best practice data protection. Find Out More Here
Read MoreIn most cases it will be clear whether a person is your worker and therefore covered for workers compensation purposes. However, this may not be so clear for your contractors.
Read MoreNew national work health and safety guidance has been developed by Safe Work Australia.
Read MoreMost businesses use social media as a marketing tool and despite its broad acceptance, business owners and managers need to understand and manage the risks that come with the use of social media in the workplace.
Read MoreSome new businesses underinsure, or shirk insurance altogether, but managing your risk profile is a top priority - only 54% of new businesses make it to year 5.
Read MoreEveryone in the workplace has a work health and safety duty and can help to ensure fatigue doesn’t create a risk to health and safety at work.
Examples of identifying factors that may cause fatigue in the workplace include:
- consulting workers about the impact of workloads and work schedules...
