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REMAINING AWARD INCREASES FOR 2022
Did you remember more Award increases were due in October? With effect from the 1st full pay period after 1st October 2022 the remaining Modern Awards to receive their 4.6% increase for 2022 are as follows: Aviation Air Pilots Award [MA000046]Aircraft Cabin Crew Award...
JOBS & SKILLS SUMMIT CHANGES THAT WILL IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS
It’s only a matter of time … the Jobs and Skills Summit changes that will impact your business The Jobs and Skills Summit was held by the new Labor Government on 1st and 2nd September 2022. Aimed at addressing a myriad of issues being faced by the Australian...
Don’t let failure to consult with workers land you on the front page of Australia’s daily newsfeeds!
The Model Code of Practice: work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination are set to be strengthened with the upcoming changes to WHS legislation introduced due to the Boland Review. These changes will include streamlining the Health and Safety...
Changes to Model Work Health & Safety Laws
This week’s article looks at the recent changes to the Model Work Health and Safety Laws. These changes come as a result of a review conducted in 2018 known as the Boland Review. Safe Work Australia appointed Marie Boland, the former Executive Director of SafeWork SA,...
NEW PSYCHOSOCIAL WHS LAWS
How will the new WHS laws on managing psychosocial risks affect your business? On 6 June 2022, Safe Work Australia announced a range of amendments to the model WHS laws. One key amendment that will have an impact on your business is the express obligation on the...
Could providing an unpaid work trial cost your business
Could providing an unpaid work trial cost your business thousands, not to mention its reputation? It’s not uncommon for employers to include an unpaid work trial as part of their recruitment processes. In fact, according to a study by Australia’s Department of...
HR Policy Saves the Day
A HR policy saved the day for this employer! Writing policies and preparing employment contracts can be time consuming for a business owner, but having these fundamentals in place will support you to manage workplace issues and most importantly, help you to defend...
Staggering payout to bullied worker. Could this happen to your business?
An employee who claimed her life had been “destroyed” following intense bullying and intimidating behaviour by the CEO was recently awarded $2.8 million dollars by the Federal Court. Hawkesbury Race Club Limited was ordered to pay $2.8 million dollars to the employee...
Employees Preserving Their Mental Health & Wellness
Australian Workers Turning Down Jobs to Preserve Their Mental Health And Wellness Respondents to the Return on Action Report conducted in 2021 by PWC show the extent to which workers are turning down jobs in favour of their mental health and wellbeing. In fact, 69%...