Fair Work Act

Sometimes its not about compliance – its about building your business

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In Australia, many consider Human Resources Management as being all about “compliance” or “recruiting”. While these are important elements of Human Resources, the management of people has a much greater effect on a business.  Compliance is the “base” on which employment is developed.  It provides the minimum requirements for employing people and nothing more.  Move […]

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Fair Work Compliance

Do You Intend Changing Your Rosters? Read this first!

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An additional “step” in the process of managing rosters has recently been introduced to the Fair Work Act. What does this mean to your rostering practices? The new provision requires employers to consult with their employees about changes to their regular rosters or ordinary hours of work.  It also provides rights for employees in regards

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Industrial Relations and Workplace Health and Safety – Your Obligations Belong to You

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A couple of days ago I was discussing Small Business HR with a perspective client.  He was on the look out for a HR System to use in his business.  Specifically, he needed to ensure his industrial relations compliance was managed. During the conversation, he asked me if we would “guarantee” his industrial relatioins compliance.

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Small Business Danger – Doing What You Think is About Right

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A recent press release from Fair Work Australia says a lot: “Operators of fast-food food outlets in Brisbane have found out the hard way that paying staff what they thought was about right isn’t good enough.” “What’s particularly concerning is that many employers claimed to have limited knowledge of the basic entitlements of their staff, Acting Fair

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Fair Work Changes

Welcome to 2010 – and Modern Awards!

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Happy New Year! Listening to the news last night here in Brisbane, the reports were on many new laws/changes being introduced in the new year.  Bus Fares were going up, politicians were going to be paid more etc. But there was not one mention of some of the most wide spread changes to the working

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Fair Work Changes

Christmas Party – A Time to Party or A Time to Beware?

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The Christmas Party – a great time to unwind, rub shoulders with workmates and other great antics.  They can be a fun time! But end of year parties have a very serious side as many of these antics lead to “regrets” after. Recent research in Australia found that 70% of people believed that hitting the

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