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Australia’s Next Step Towards Respect@Work
Are you aware of the ongoing changes being introduced to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination within the workplace? On the 27th of September 2022, a new bill was introduced and is pending review by Federal Parliament in response to the ongoing Respect@Work...
National Changes to Better Support Victims of Domestic Violence
On July 28 2022, the Fair Work Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament, proposing changes to the National Employment Standards (NES) to see paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave (FDVL) as a basic minimum entitlement for all employees. These changes come in an...
You Are Not Alone – Employee Burnout
According to the Employee Sentiment Report, 46% of employees experience workplace burnout, with this figure rising every quarter. Not only does this create unproductive work behaviours and efforts, but it can also lead to preventable employee loss, rostering issues...
Have You Updated Annualised Wage Arrangements for Restaurant and Hospitality Employees?
All full-time employees working within Restaurant and Hospitality Awards, aside from Managerial/Hotel employees, will see considerable changes to rules surrounding Annualised Wage Arrangements, effective from the 1st of September 2022. What this means for...
Changes to the Hair and Beauty Industry Award
All employees working under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award will see extensive changes in response to the 4 yearly Modern Award review, with changes effective from the 9th of August 2022. Within such, the definition of the Hair and Beauty Industry has been amended...
Tasmanian Painter Dies Due to WHS Negligence
In August 2020, a sub-contractor of a Launceston painting and decorating company died a month after falling from a 3 metre high scaffold. The painting and decorating company are being charged with five offences relating to the death of the sub-contractor, as it is...
Changes to the Fast Food Industry Award
All employers working under the Fast-Food Industry Award will see extensive changes in response to the 4 yearly Modern Award review, with changes to be implemented from the 28th of July 2022. Within these changes the definition of the Fast-Food Industry has been...
Employer Made to Pay Employee $150,000 Regarding Sexual Harassment Claims
A Victorian employer was recently found vicariously liable for workplace harassment, having to pay the affected employee $150,000 to compensate illness, loss and damages suffered, as the employer did not reasonably intervene or implement measures to prevent such...
Employer Casual Conversion Obligations
As of September 2021, legislation introduced new casual conversion laws, which requisites all employers to offer eligible employees the opportunity for conversion to permanent employment. Within a society where casual employees often seek consistency within hours it...
The Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an independent statuary agency created in response to the Fair Work Act (2009), to promote harmony and productive performance within the workplace by advising, assisting and regulating workplace issues and compliance in accordance with...
Changes to SCHADS Award for Part-Time Employees
All employers working under the SCHADS Award will see changes for part time employees, from the first pay period following the 1st of July 2022. These changes will include: A minimum of 3 hours per shift for all Social and Community Services workers, excluding...
Employing Casuals – What you NEED to know
Businesses rely upon casual employees to help meet staffing needs, giving ultimate flexibility as employees fall ill or go on leave. Casual employees often seek a consistency within hours, however in accordance with changing casual employment definitions, employers...