Returning to work part 2: Coming back from Stand-down
With businesses across the country needing to shut their doors temporarily during the first part of the year a large number of employees have been stood down. Now that things are opening up again, so long as your business is operational, your workplace is safe, and...
Returning to Work part 1: What do I need to do to keep my employees (and customers) safe?
Wherever you are in Australia you’ll have to abide by your state or territory’s restrictions. You might be living somewhere that COVID-19 is currently under control, or things still might be quite risky. Whatever the situation where you are, with interstate travel...
Returning to Work after shut-down
If we haven’t said it enough already, what a year it’s been! So many changes to keep up with in the workplace, so many variables that employers have never had to think about before, and are suddenly needing to be experts in. With many businesses returning to normal...
Fair Work Commission announces 2020 Minimum Wage increase
In big news affecting many employers across the country, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) last week voted to increase the National Minimum Wage, together with all Modern Award minimum rates of pay, by 1.75%. This translates to a full-time wage of $753.80 per week, or a...
Why Is a Return to Work Audit essential as rules are relaxed?
As businesses start to relax after COVID-19 restrictions and employees return to work, businesses need to conduct thorough return to work audits. Like it or not, things are going to be different after COVID-19 for businesses, employees, and customers across Australia....
Breaking – Another death-blow to casual employment
If you currently employ casual staff or are looking at doing so, this week’s landmark ruling from the Federal Court is big news you’ll need to know about. Australian Workforce Management company, Workpac, has been ordered to back-pay casual employee Robert Rossato...
Fair Work Act Amendments & JobKeeper Subsidy
Things have changed—again—and if your business is accessing the Jobkeeper wage subsidy it’s important to keep on top of what these changes mean for you. This new Fair Work Act ONLY affects employers and employees claiming the JobKeeper payment, meaning that even if a...
Breaking – Changes to 80 modern Awards are coming
The Fair Work Commission have released a statement proposing to vary 80 modern awards to Provide up to 2 weeks unpaid leave for an employee who is required to self isolate, because of measures taken by Government or medical authorities in response to COVID-19Allow an...
Temporary Award changes
Recently Fair Work has made changes to the Clerks – Private Sector Modern Award. These changes are to assist businesses face the issues raised through the COVID–19 pandemic. One of the main temporary amendments is around being able to expect your staff to do...
8 Recruitment strategies often missed on your hunt for a stand-out employee
Star performers can be a real game-changer, and an employee with a stellar work ethic, outstanding business acumen and great relationship-building skills can improve your whole business and workplace culture. Finding these people, however, can be like finding a...
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