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Over 34000 Applications Lodged Lead to 2023 Fair Work Changes
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act was passed in 2022, promising a boost to wages and the closing of the gender pay gap with a myriad of changes to be rolled out during 2023. Our newsletter articles at the...
4-DAY WORK WEEK
Is your business considering a 4-day work week? Have you thought through the fine print? The hype around working a 4-day work week is growing among employers and employees. Twenty companies across Australia and New Zealand began trialling four-day weeks in August as...
PROPOSED CHANGES TO FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS
Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill – how the proposed changes to flexible work arrangements will impact your business. In our second article on unpacking the impending industrial relations reforms, we look at the impact of the new procedures that would be introduced in how...
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR FIXED TERM CONTRACTS?
Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill – what’s in store for fixed term contracts! In our series of articles on how the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will impact your business, we look at the proposed changes to fixed term employment contracts. The Fair Work Legislation...
PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE IS COMING!
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave is coming! How do you prepare? Amongst a number of industrial relations reforms soon to come, this week we look at paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave and what you need to do to prepare. Over the coming weeks, we will detail...
THE QUIET QUITTING PHENOMENON
The Quiet Quitting Phenomenon - and why this is fast becoming a significant business problem! Recently, you might have noticed the term quiet quitting used more often and receiving plenty of attention. Quiet quitting happens when a person decides that work should no...
Will failing to provide a tea break for your staff land you in boiling water?
McDonalds recently made front page news in Australia for allegations of failing to provide its employees with paid rest breaks. The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) has lodged a Federal Court claim against the company and 323 of its operators...
TAKING A BREAK OVER CHRISTMAS?
Taking a break over Christmas? Can you insist your employees take one too? As many businesses start planning for the festive holiday season, one question that always comes to mind is, can I direct my staff to use their annual leave if our business decides to take a...
NATIONAL SAFE WORK MONTH
It’s National Safe Work Month! October is National Safe Work Month. Safe Work Australia’s themes this year include: Week 1: Injuries at work Week 2: Mental health Week 3: Managing WHS risks and preventing harm Week 4: Safe and healthy work for all In 2019/2020 $23.73...