In an Australian first, the term ‘work from home’ was the top search term on SEEK in the June quarter this year (2022), superseding even specific job titles or locations.
Our team was gobsmacked to read this, so this update will provide employers an insight into the forces that play in today’s low unemployment environment coming out of Covid, and how to handle this new trend within the workplace.
If you’ve ever had trouble finding different pay rates, allowances and entitlements in a Modern Award, rest assured you are not alone!
In this Quick Guide, we introduce you to Pay Guides – the documents that exist for each Modern Award providing a simple table of entitlements for each classification and employment type (full-time, part-time, casual, apprentices etc).
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recently announced their strategic priorities for the 2022-2023 financial year. These are a must read for employers to understand where the FWO will be focusing their efforts.
On 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission announced their decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and Award wages. We encourage all employers to read this update as there will be significant impacts for businesses.
This is a brief reminder of the importance of those significant changes to casual employment introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009 on 27 March 2021.
Here at Edwards HR, we are proud to support Suited to Success and Dress for Success, two not-for-profit organisations that help overcome barriers to employment and succeed in the workplace. They are holding a Giving Day on the 29 July 2022, which also coincides with International Lipstick Day!
In September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 took effect with the aim to ensuring that more workers are protected and empowered to address unlawful sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers have many obligations with relation to sexual harassment and its prevention, and this employer update provides a summary for all business owners and leaders.
All employers should be aware that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will hear the 2022 minimum wage case in early June and a decision about the percentage increase will be available closer to 1 July 2022.
After New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT announced a relaxing of quarantine rules, Queensland has now decided that quarantine requirements will be eased from 6pm on 28th of April 2022.
The 2022-23 Federal Budget has brought both wins and additional costs for Employers.
In this update, we’ve explored all the details and broken down the key items Employers should be aware of.
In an Australian first, the term ‘work from home’ was the top search term on SEEK in the June quarter this year (2022), superseding even specific job titles or locations.
Our team was gobsmacked to read this, so this update will provide employers an insight into the forces that play in today’s low unemployment environment coming out of Covid, and how to handle this new trend within the workplace.
If you’ve ever had trouble finding different pay rates, allowances and entitlements in a Modern Award, rest assured you are not alone!
In this Quick Guide, we introduce you to Pay Guides – the documents that exist for each Modern Award providing a simple table of entitlements for each classification and employment type (full-time, part-time, casual, apprentices etc).
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recently announced their strategic priorities for the 2022-2023 financial year. These are a must read for employers to understand where the FWO will be focusing their efforts.
On 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission announced their decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and Award wages. We encourage all employers to read this update as there will be significant impacts for businesses.
This is a brief reminder of the importance of those significant changes to casual employment introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009 on 27 March 2021.
Here at Edwards HR, we are proud to support Suited to Success and Dress for Success, two not-for-profit organisations that help overcome barriers to employment and succeed in the workplace. They are holding a Giving Day on the 29 July 2022, which also coincides with International Lipstick Day!
In September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 took effect with the aim to ensuring that more workers are protected and empowered to address unlawful sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers have many obligations with relation to sexual harassment and its prevention, and this employer update provides a summary for all business owners and leaders.
All employers should be aware that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will hear the 2022 minimum wage case in early June and a decision about the percentage increase will be available closer to 1 July 2022.
After New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT announced a relaxing of quarantine rules, Queensland has now decided that quarantine requirements will be eased from 6pm on 28th of April 2022.
The 2022-23 Federal Budget has brought both wins and additional costs for Employers.
In this update, we’ve explored all the details and broken down the key items Employers should be aware of.
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