Wage theft is no longer just a “mistake” or an administrative oversight—it’s a criminal offence. In Australia, the...
Industrial Relations Articles
How to Host a Safe and Enjoyable Work Christmas Party: A Guide for Small Businesses
As the festive season approaches, planning a work Christmas party is a wonderful way to show appreciation to your...
Consideration on the Treatment of Casual Employees in the Workplace
The relationship between employers and casual employees is a significant aspect of the modern workforce....
Navigating the Path from Fixed-Term to Permanent Employment
In a recent case brought before the Workplace Relations Tribunal, a dispute emerged between a dedicated worker and her...
Unpacking the Complexities of Disability Accommodation in the Workplace
A recent case examined by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) sheds light on the complexities surrounding performance...
Understanding the Complexities of Employment Relationships: Lessons from the FWC Decision
In a recent case before the Fair Work Commission (FWC), the critical question of whether a worker should be classified...
Back to the Office…Or Not?
It has been impossible to ignore the rising trend of working from home in recent years. It’s a work model that has...
Evolving Sexual Harassment Laws in Australia: Essential Steps for Employers and HR Professionals
Over the past 12 to 18 months, sexual harassment laws in Australia have undergone significant changes. These...
Flexible Work Update from the FWC
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has implemented its first amendment to the flexible working arrangement provisions of...
Revolutionising Road Transport: A Breakdown of Recent Legislative Changes
The Australian Federal Government has recently enacted significant reforms through the Fair Work Legislation Amendment...
Critical Changes to Unpaid Leave and Temporary Shutdowns
In the past, when a shutdown was approaching, a business would close shop and workers would take time off. Workers in...
Closing Loopholes Bill – Take Action and Stay Informed
On the 4th of September the government introduced the Closing Loopholes Bill. This bill aims to close loopholes that...
Understanding the Disciplinary Process
Sometimes employees can slip into bad habits, lose passion, and/or allow external influences and other factors to...
Closing Loopholes Bill 2023 – What You Need to Know
The proposed ‘Closing Loopholes Bill 2023’ will see future changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), that may affect...
The importance of ensuring you are paying the correct award rates to your employees
You may have read this week that the national chain Bakers Delight is facing legal action after 142 members of their...
Psychosocial Legislation and Employer Obligations
As of the 1st of April 2023 for Commonwealth jurisdictions a new code has been introduced to the Workplace Health and...
Significant Changes to Awards and Conditions
As an employer it is important that you stay up to date with the changes that effect your employee wages and work...
Benefits of Performance Management
It is time for employers to start focusing and aligning business and employee goals for the upcoming year as the End...
‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ – What Employers Need to Know
In response to the, 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Bill, amendments have been made to the Fair Work Act. It is critical...
Christmas Holidays: Managing the Wind Up Before the Wind Down
The Christmas holiday wind down can be particularly busy for businesses, especially HR, with events to plan,...
5 Fun Christmas Party Ideas
The annual Christmas Party and general holiday festivities have seen some disruption over the past few years due to...
Employee Medical History – How To Approach
As an employer, you have the right to know of any employee medical concerns that can or will directly impact an...
Making Changes to Employee Roles
As a result of the pandemic we are seeing workplaces short staffed with many employees sick, applying for flexible...
Costly Wage Errors
Across Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman has been conducting surprise audits investigating employee wages and...
Is the Grass Always Greener?
The greatest asset for any business is its people. Increasingly, good people are getting harder to find. ...
It Will Never Happen to Me…Right?
My business is too small to worry about. It is amazing how many times this crops up when we first visit a business to...
FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN FOCUSES ON CLEANING UP
Recent Cases Have Highlighted some Worrying Trends FWO Focus for 2021/22 The Fair Work Ombudsman spoke recently...
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAIR WORK AMENDMENT BILL PASSED INTO LAW
For the first time there is a definition of casual employment written into the Fair Work Act Over recent weeks the...
The end of proceedings
As we’ve said previously, every unfair dismissal case is unique, and every story is a different one. The possible...
What to expect at a hearing
An unfair dismissal hearing (or a determinative conference) is the final step...
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...
Why Do We Need Tailored Workplace Policies?
Like car insurance, a dedicated savings account, or decent wet-weather gear, workplace policies are the business...
Temporary Award changes
Recently Fair Work has made changes to the Clerks – Private Sector Modern Award. These changes are to assist...
Paid or unpaid leave
Since the outbreak of COVID–19 we have fielded a lot of calls regarding leave and if it has changed any leave...
Can I Stand Down My Employees?
One of the most common questions our team is being asked at the moment is “can I stand down employees?” If there’s no...
Caravan park groundsman wins unfair dismissal case in unusual circumstances
Imagine yourself in this situation – an employee invades your privacy by entering your personal residence in the...
What is sexual harassment in the Workplace
The Answer Is Not as Simple as You May Think. First let’s address the legal definition of sexual harassment, in this...
It Will Never Happen to Me…Right?
My business is too small to worry about. It is amazing how many times this crops up when we first visit a...