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      Have you prepared for the changes in our workplace laws?
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      Have you prepared for the changes in our workplace laws?

      Our workplace laws have changed. Some of those changes are now in effect for all businesses...
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      Closing the loopholes in our workplace laws: More ‘workplace rights’ for employees
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      Closing the loopholes in our workplace laws: More ‘workplace rights’ for employees

      Legislation referred to as ‘Closing the Loopholes (number 2)…’ was passed by Parliament late in...
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      From 1 July 2023 - Wage increase & superannuation guarantee rate rise
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      From 1 July 2023 - Wage increase & superannuation guarantee rate rise

      On 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision in theAnnual Wage Review...
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      Respect at work - Set to ‘cure the cause not the effect!’
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      Respect at work - Set to ‘cure the cause not the effect!’

      Changes to workplace sexual harassment laws.Prohibition is set to ‘cure the cause not the effect!’
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      Respect at work - Stop bullying claim rejected
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      Respect at work - Stop bullying claim rejected

      Respect at work – Fair Work Commissioner rejects Stop-Bullying claim. Common sense prevails.
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      Respect at Work - Prepare for the changes to the law
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      Respect at Work - Prepare for the changes to the law

      Respect at work - unlawful sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation
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      Respect at work – Sexual harassment
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      Respect at work – Sexual harassment

      No leniency for a small business that failed to provide training for its employees
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      Retain and attract new talent
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      Retain and attract new talent

      Could you pay your employees with ‘more time’ ?
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      Is Absenteeism affecting productivity? Or is it Presenteeism? Could it be both?
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      Is Absenteeism affecting productivity? Or is it Presenteeism? Could it be both?

      Are you experiencing a high level of absenteeism in your business? Employees taking leave due to...
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      Reasonable additional hours. What is considered reasonable?
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      Reasonable additional hours. What is considered reasonable?

      With our low unemployment rate and a skills shortage, many businesses across the board are relying...
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      Why it is risky not having a written employment agreement
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      Why it is risky not having a written employment agreement

      Why is a written employment agreement/contract necessary for employees covered by a modern award?
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      Get ready for 1 July 2022 - changes in minimum wage rates and superannuation
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      Get ready for 1 July 2022 - changes in minimum wage rates and superannuation

      The Fair Work Commission handed down its decision to increase minimum wageseffective 1 July 2022 on...
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      Are your employees entitled to unpaid pandemic leave?
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      Are your employees entitled to unpaid pandemic leave?

      Schedule X – unpaid pandemic leave was provided for in 99 modern Awards in 2020, in response to the...
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      What to do if a new employee does not provide details of their super fund?
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      What to do if a new employee does not provide details of their super fund?

      Employers can no longer make superannuation payments to their default super fund if a new employee...
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      Employer Alert - Do you employ Casuals?
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      Employer Alert - Do you employ Casuals?

      Recent changes to the Fair Work Act for casual employment and an employer’s obligations. The Fair...
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      Time to review your awards: What to look for
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      Time to review your awards: What to look for

      The Fair Work Act and other legislation impacting employer / employee relationships can be...
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      Underpaying or overpaying employees? How do you know?
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      Underpaying or overpaying employees? How do you know?

      When the economy is going well, companies need to be more aware of whether they are over- or...
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      How to build an employee incentive program that works
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      How to build an employee incentive program that works

      Having an experienced, knowledgeable employee leave your company - for any reason - can be an...
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      Genuine redundancies: Steps to ensure it's not an unfair dismissal
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      Genuine redundancies: Steps to ensure it's not an unfair dismissal

      Terminating someone's employment is never an easy decision, but there are circumstances in which...
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      What's the right method when calculating overtime for casual employees?
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      What's the right method when calculating overtime for casual employees?

      Employer Alert — Are you applying the right method when calculating overtime for your casual...
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      Employer Alert - Could underpaying of wages be 'stealing'?
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      Employer Alert - Could underpaying of wages be 'stealing'?

      Could underpayment of wages be ‘stealing’?
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      JobKeeper Enabling Direction (JED) and changes to the Fair Work Act
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      JobKeeper Enabling Direction (JED) and changes to the Fair Work Act

      The Government has amended the Fair Work Act (FW Act) to assist employers (that meet the...
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      High Court decision…personal/carer’s leave calculated on ‘hours’ of work, not ‘days’.
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      High Court decision…personal/carer’s leave calculated on ‘hours’ of work, not ‘days’.

      Good news for employers - common sense prevails The High Court has ruled that the method of...
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      Attention Employers: JobKeeper Scheme and changes to the Fair Work Act
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      Attention Employers: JobKeeper Scheme and changes to the Fair Work Act

      The Fair Work Act (FW Act) was amended just before Easter (9 April 2020) to support the Jobkeeper...
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      Schedule X inserted into 99 Awards - unpaid pandemic leave.
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      Schedule X inserted into 99 Awards - unpaid pandemic leave.

      On 8 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission made the decision to insert a new schedule, Schedule X, ...
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      Coronavirus Update - Standing down employees.
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      Coronavirus Update - Standing down employees.

      How to stand down your employees when circumstances go beyond your control? The Federal Government...
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      Do you pay your employees an annualised salary?
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      Do you pay your employees an annualised salary?

      What do employers need to know? Underpayment of wages, headlined ‘Wage Theft’ in the media, is...
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      Part-time employees entitled to 10 days paid personal/carer's leave.
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      Part-time employees entitled to 10 days paid personal/carer's leave.

      Employer Alert How will the changes impact your business? Late last year, the Fair Work Information...
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      Are you paying your employees too much when it comes to annual leave loading and super contributions?
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      Are you paying your employees too much when it comes to annual leave loading and super contributions?

      Are you paying your employees too much when it comes to annual leave loading and super...
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      Employers protected from casuals double-dipping
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      Employers protected from casuals double-dipping

      Employers are now protected from casual employees ‘double-dipping’ under the Fair Work Act...
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      The Christmas Party Rules
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      The Christmas Party Rules

      Are you having a Christmas party? What steps have you put in place to ensure the health and safety...
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      Why SMEs should prioritise Workplace Health and Safety despite the obvious
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      Why SMEs should prioritise Workplace Health and Safety despite the obvious

      The journey to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) compliance can be overwhelming for many SMEs. It’s...
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      Is the time right to outsource HR and Payroll for your Business?
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      Is the time right to outsource HR and Payroll for your Business?

      We are one month into the new financial year already.As a business owner, you may be taking this...
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      Real Estate Industry Award changes effective 2 April 2018
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      Real Estate Industry Award changes effective 2 April 2018

      On 2nd April 2018, significant changes to the Real Estate Award 2010 'Award'took effect.
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      Could your business use a HR Check Up?

      Could your business use a HR Check Up?

      Most small businesses can't justify employing a permanent Human Resources Manager. So it's no...
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      Employers should not be casual about Fair Work's Casual Conversion Clause decision
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      Employers should not be casual about Fair Work's Casual Conversion Clause decision

      The Fair Work Commission Full Bench has ruled in favour of inserting a ‘casual conversion’ clause...
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      SMEs should take proactive steps to avoid costly HR mistakes
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      SMEs should take proactive steps to avoid costly HR mistakes

      For many SMEs, managing their workforce is often trial and error. Mistakes are made – some costly -...
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