Public holiday entitlements for employees can be confusing, especially when multiple holidays fall close together. With Easter, Anzac Day, and Labour Day (in some states) on the way, now is the time to check your responsibilities and make sure your team is treated fairly — and legally. This article breaks down what employers need to […]
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Discover the impact of the Fair Work Bill 2023 on Aussie small businesses – from making wage theft a criminal offence to supporting workplace safety. Stay in the know for business success!
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In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, many businesses in Australia are getting ready for a temporary shutdown. Managing this transition effectively is essential for both legal compliance and ensuring a smooth holiday period. In this article, we’ll explore some of the things you need to do to prepare for a business shutdown. Provide Advance
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Family and domestic violence is a pervasive issue that extends its dark reach far beyond the confines of homes, infiltrating the very heart of our society: the workplace. In Australia, the effects of family and domestic violence on the workplace have been steadily gaining recognition as organisations strive to create safe and supportive environments for
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Public holidays are a crucial part of Australian work culture, providing employees with: The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) regulates public holidays in Australia, defining the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees regarding entitlements and pay. In this article, we will discuss how these days are recognized under the Fair Work Act and the
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Many employment arrangements change with the start of a new financial year. This year is no exception. Here are some of the things you need to be prepared for to be “employment ready”: Increases to Minimum Wage and Award Wages Every year, the Fair Work Commission determines what increases are warranted for those on the
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In March 2021, the Federal Parliament passed legislation that made changes to Casual Employment in Australia. These changes amended the Fair Work Act and required employers to proactively offer casual conversion to eligible employees. This covers all casual employees and not just those covered by Modern Awards. Employers were allowed time to make assessments about
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Changes to Casual Employment are effective now. These amendments to the Fair Work Act change the definition of Casuals and how you manage them in your business. There are actions you need to take immediately. These changes have come about because of various court decisions and changes over the years. You can read more about
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Ending employment is not always about why you ended someone’s employment – it is also important that you follow a fair and just process. This is called “procedural fairness”. An employee is behaving in a way you deem completely unacceptable. Other employees are intimated. The employee berates and belittles others. Their behaviours just make others
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The question was simple – “Can’t I just send him a text message?” The Manager was from one of our long term clients. We had been working with the Manager to assist him with a poor performing employee. After some months, we had reached a point where ending employment was the only option left. He
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