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2025 Annual Wage Review: What’s Changed and What You Need to Know
2025 Annual Wage Review The Fair Work Commission (FWC) today (3 June) handed down its decision in the 2025 Annual Wage Review, announcing an increase to both the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage will increase...
Weaponising Psychosocial Safety: A New Challenge for HR Leaders
Weaponising Psychosocial Safety In today’s increasingly awareness-driven workplace culture, the concept of psychosocial safety has taken a front-row seat in HR policy, legal frameworks, and leadership discussions. Rightly so - protecting employees from psychological...
Termination of Casual Employees: A Guide for Employers
Termination of casual employees requires careful consideration to ensure compliance with workplace laws and protect your business from potential legal challenges. This guide outlines the appropriate process for terminating casual employees, including understanding the...
How to Manage an Unfair Dismissal Claim – An Employer’s Guide
Receiving an unfair dismissal claim can be a challenging situation for any employer. Such claims arise when a former employee believes their termination was unjust or did not follow proper procedures. How you respond can affect not only the immediate outcome but also...
Employer’s guide to wage increase 1st July 2024
Minimum wage increase 1st July 2024 The Fair Work Commission has increased the minimum and award wages by 3.75 per cent. The decision will see the Australian National Minimum wage to be $915.90 per week, based on a full-time, 38-hour week, or $24.10 per hour. These...
Fixed Term Contracts – Guide to the New Rules
Fixed Term Contracts – What you need to know about the new rules The law was changed on 6 December 2023 to limit the ability of employers to engage employees on fixed term contracts. This article explains the practical effects of the changes to help employers...
Paid Family And Domestic Violence Leave In 2023
Paid family and domestic violence leave in 2023 The Fair Work Commission recently introduced 10 days of paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave into the National Employment Standards (NES). The purpose of this amendment is to address the unacceptable situation...
Annual Salaries And Offset Clauses
The use of annual salaries and offset arrangements can be a win-win option but has to be carefully drafted to achieve a lawful outcome
Disciplinary Procedures in the workplace
Disciplinary Procedures - 4 Top-Tips For Employers Like it or not, there will be times when it’s necessary to discipline an employee. Not many people like giving or receiving a reprimand, so it can be uncomfortable for both the employee and the manager. Continue...
How to Conduct a Fair Dismissal
How to Conduct a Fair Dismissal There are many regulations around dismissal. Hence, one of the most important aspects of employing staff is knowing how to perform a fair dismissal and understand exactly when it is appropriate to dismiss an employee. Fair Reasons for...
The Work Christmas Party – How to Avoid a Legal Hangover
The Work Christmas Party – How to Avoid a Legal Hangover It’s that time of year again! Getting together for a Christmas party is a great way to celebrate the end of the working year and reward your team. However, it is important to remember that the party is still a...
4 Simple Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Business
4 Simple Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Business If you are a business owner and are currently dealing with COVID related business challenges there is a lot to get your head around. With so many current issues to deal with, it’s easy to forget preventative...
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