The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to get ready for your annual work Christmas party. It’s a time for joy, relaxation, and bonding with your colleagues. However, amid all the festivities, it’s important to remember that Australian laws and regulations still apply, ensuring that your office Christmas party is a […]
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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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The Fair Work Commission this morning handed down its annual National Minimum Wage decision. The National Minimum Wage Case is the yearly review of Minimum and Award wages to determine if, and to what level wages should be increased. The National Wage Case Decision Today, the Fair Work Commission has directed that the National Minimum
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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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Recent studies show that as many as 23% of Australian workers have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. While the human cost is clear, it is also important to understand why it is bad for business. Why is sexual Harassment bad for Business? Preventing sexual Harassment in your business To prevent and address sexual harassment
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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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Great news! A new $5,000 Business Basics Grant is about to become available for small Queensland businesses. This is a great opportunity to build up your businesses Human Resources skills and professionally develop your team! Do you qualify for a Business Grant? A turnover of $300,000 or under for the last financial year is required.
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It is a common conversation I am having with clients. Do you have agreements in place for your employees and independent contractors? Businesses usually have significant expectation management tools in place for their customers. Simply, it is good business practice to ensure that your customers are clear in regard to what will be delivered. However,
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Every year I have written an article for our website about people management in your business for Christmas. Very quickly, the season is approaching again. Because of this, on Tuesday 23 November at Midday (Brisbane Time), I will be hosting a short webinar on managing people in your business for Christmas This webinar is titled
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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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