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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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… 5 Fun Christmas Party Ideas
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… Employee Medical History – How To Approach
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… Making Changes to Employee Roles
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… Costly Wage Errors
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… Is the Grass Always Greener?
My business is too small to worry about. Many business owners believe workplace audits only happen to large corporations. We often notice this “it won’t happen to me” attitude when we discuss employee entitlements. However,… It Will Never Happen to Me…Right?
Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance: FWO Focus for 2021/22 The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recently announced a new priority for the coming financial year. They are turning their focus toward contract cleaning businesses following a series… FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN FOCUSES ON CLEANING UP
