Human Resources
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...
Human Resources
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...
Human Resources
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...
Human Resources
Annual Salaries and Offset Clauses Awards are complex instruments and may not be well-adapted to the circumstances of a particular business. This leads many employers to offer flat annual salaries with offset clauses to avoid having to manage the administration of...
Human Resources
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...
Human Resources
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...
