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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...
Final Countdown To Casual Conversion
Final Countdown To Casual Conversion Considerable legislative amendments to the Fair Work Act took effect earlier in the year. The Final Countdown is now on and by 27 September 2021 employers of more than 15 employees must: assess whether current casuals employed...
Parliament Passes Respect At Work Bill
Parliament Passes Respect At Work Bill The Federal Government has passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021. The official Passing of the bill comes in response to the recommendations made in the National Inquiry into Sexual...
COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace – Rights and Obligations
COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace - Rights and Obligations The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recently updated its guidance on rights and obligations concerning COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. The FWO has changed their earlier position that vaccinations could...
Wages During Lockdown
Wages During Lockdown Many businesses have been and continue to be affected by lockdowns. As a business owner, you need to be aware of the requirements that some employees are entitled to normal wages, regardless of attending work. For businesses that are NOT listed...
Upstream Bullying – How Employers Can Protect Themselves
When we think of bullying in the workplace, we often picture a rogue manager picking on an employee. But more and more this traditional view around bullying is being flipped with employees, who have access to confidential information exploiting their privileged...
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