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Psychosocial Health & Safety

Psychosocial health and safety in the workplace refer to the mental and emotional well-being of employees within an organisation. It encompasses creating an environment that fosters positive mental he

Right To Disconnect

Right to Disconnect – Changes from 26th August 2024   Recent legislative changes (Closing Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024) have granted employees an

Changes to Casual Employment

Changes to Casual Employment from August 26, 2024  From August 26, 2024, there will be some changes to casual employment:  Casual Employment Information Statement  The Casual Employment

Employee or Contractor?

Changes to Independent Contractors from 26th August 2024 Dispute Resolution and Contract Disputes The Fair Work Commission (FWC) will be able to handle disputes between independent contractors and the

Upcoming Legislation Changes Announcement

There will be three upcoming legislative changes from 26th August 2024.   In the coming month, we will be sending articles that will explain each one of these legislation changes to ensure y

Delegates Rights Terms in Awards and Reminder on Super and Wage Increases from 1st July 2024

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has released a delegates’ rights term which has been inserted into every modern award. These have taken effect from 1 July 2024. The FWC has also inserted an inter

Changes and Reminders for the New Financial Year

Aside from the wage and super increases, as we come into the new financial year there are other changes and to-do tasks that employers need to be aware of. 1. Updated Pay Guides and Award Wage Increas

Annual Wage Review & Super Guarantee Increase

As we come into the new financial year there are a number of changes to wages and superannuation payments that employers need to be aware of. Please read the information below carefully.   S

Constructing Appropriate Agreements In Your Workplace 

 Misclassification poses significant risks for both employers and workers.  Constructing appropriate workplace agreements involves correctly classifying workers as either employees or contractors. T

Changes Fixed Term Employment Contract Laws

Fixed Term Employment Contract Laws have changed so If you use fixed term (temporary) contracts you will need to review them.       The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better

Free Download – 100 Expert Tips For Building Success

Builders, Pay Attention! Unlock the potential of your building business with 100 expert tips sourced from successful Australian builders. This invaluable resource is available for free download! Imagi

Hiring Casuals For The Festive Season

The Festive Season is just around the corner and many businesses are now looking to recruit their seasonal workforce.  The most flexible way to achieve this is to employ casual staff. Casuals are

Public Holidays: Important Dates Across All States

Public Holidays over Christmas/New Year  With the festive season fast approaching, it is important to understand employee entitlements regarding public holidays.  Full-time and part-time emp

Annual Leave Loading

What is Annual Leave Loading? Annual leave loading (leave loading) is an extra payment give on top of annual leave to pay, which is usually 17.5% (but may be higher depending on the award or agreement

Award Wage Increase – Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism from 1st October 2022

In June 2022, the Fair Work Commission announced a 5.2% increase to the national minimum wage and a 4.6% rise to award minimum wages, subject to a minimum increase for adult award classifications of $