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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 your business. This will see changes to contracts for casual and contract workers, adjustments to standards surrounding pay and conditions, and industry specific changes for the Road Transport Sector.

We foresee many changes coming to workplaces in response to this bill in mid 2024, and we encourage you to be aware and prepare for how this may impact your business.

The importance of ensuring you are paying the correct award rates to your employees

As of the 1st of April 2023, a new code has been introduced to the Workplace Health and Safety Acts Code and Regulations. The introduced code states that employers need to, ‘manage the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’, increasing preventative efforts to address any potential hazards in the workplace.

Psychosocial Legislation and Employer Obligations

As of the 1st of April 2023, a new code has been introduced to the Workplace Health and Safety Acts Code and Regulations. The introduced code states that employers need to, ‘manage the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’, increasing preventative efforts to address any potential hazards in the workplace.

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 conditions. There have been several announcements of late, that will see significant changes to workplaces in the coming weeks, inclusive of an increase to the national minimum wage.  

Benefits of Performance Management 

Do you have an employee that isn’t quite meeting workplace requirements and role expectations? Have you informally discussed this with the employee only to see no notable changes? If you have answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to consider implementing a Performance Management process. 

‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ – What Employers Need to Know

The Fair Work Act 2009 has recently been amended with many changes made to existing rules. It is critical that employers understand these changes as they will directly impact HR operations and what is required to remain compliant with workplace legislation.

The changes implemented will be introduced in a rolled-out capacity starting the 7th of December 2022 until the 6th of December 2023.

Christmas Holidays: Managing the Wind Up Before the Wind Down

As an employer, neglecting to improve staff morale prior to the Christmas holidays may see you lose some of your best employees this season. To avoid this we advise that businesses consider the following as they prepare for the holiday wind down…

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5 Fun Christmas Party Ideas

The annual Christmas Party and general holiday festivities have seen some disruption over the past few years due to the pandemic, it is a welcomed change for employers alike to be planning some well deserved… 

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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 employee’s capacity to fulfill their current or potential role within your business. Knowing what… 

Making Changes to Employee Roles

Post-pandemic shifts have left many workplaces short-staffed. Between health concerns and lifestyle changes, employees are frequently resigning or requesting flexible work. While many employers respond by internally recruiting or extending existing roles, changing employee job… 

Costly Wage Errors

Across Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman has been conducting surprise audits investigating employee wages and entitlements, with a priority focus upon sectors of (but not limited to), hospitality, retail, horticulture, and contract cleaning. Maintaining Fair… 

Is the Grass Always Greener?

Employee Retention Strategies: How to Keep Your Best Staff The greatest asset for any business is its people. However, finding good talent is increasingly difficult. In the past, an employee typically held only three jobs…