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How to Find the Right People for your Team in 2023
2023 has kicked off with a bang and we have many clients talking to us about new projects and new opportunities, which also means recruitment for new team members.
Here’s how to find the right people for your team in 2023.
10 Days Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave Commencing Feb 2023
IR ALERT (UPDATED)– 10 days of PAID family & domestic violence leave commences 1 February 2023. Here’s what employers should know.
IR Reform Update
The 2023 IR Reforms represent a significant and immediate change to the employment relations landscape in Australia – here’s what employers need to know.
4 Weeks Until Christmas – Here’s 5 Things Employers Should Action Now
There’s only 4 weeks until Christmas and employers should be making arrangements for 5 key things right now – here they are!
IR Alert – 10 Days Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave Introduced
IR ALERT – 10 days of paid family & domestic violence leave will be available to all employees in 2023. Here’s what we know so far.
Christmas Parties and Employer Risks
With Christmas only 7 weeks away, many people are preparing to let their hair down, but now is the time for Employer’s to understand their risks and obligations – our latest update explores some interesting cases and provides our top tips for having fun this silly season!
What Should We Do For Our Christmas Party?
It’s the question on many minds this time of year! Our latest update provides ideas for every type of team, to take the stress out of your decision making.
How Employers Should Be Preparing For Christmas – Only 12 Weeks To Go!
Whether you will be open or shutting down over the Christmas – New Year period, now is the time to start communicating with your team about your intentions (and theirs).
Some Award Wages to Increase From 1 October 2022
Award wages are increasing in October 2022 for some awards in the aviation, hospitality and tourism industries – here’s what employers need to know.
National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen
Australia will have a one-off public holiday in memory of the late Queen on Thursday 22 September 2022 to allow Australians to pay their respects and reflect on Her Majesty’s extraordinary life of service. Here’s what employers need to know.
Quick Guide to Onboarding & Inductions
Want your new team members to hit the ground running and be productive from their very first week? Then you need to get your onboarding and induction process right for every new employee.
Quick Guide to Employment Contracts
Our latest Quick Guide covers all you need to know about Employment Contracts.
Quick Guide to Company Policies
Quick Guide to Company Policies – what they are, why you need them and how to prepare them to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of liability Read here!
Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave
The Government has announced its plans to provide superannuation benefits on the government-funded Paid Parental Leave starting from 2025.
Upcoming Public Holidays and Payments
Everyone loves the 4-day Easter long weekend, but while we are all looking forward to a well-earned break, there are a few things all employers should be considering and planning for right now.
Quick Guide: The New Right to Disconnect
The Closing Loopholes Act No. 2, which introduces a “right to disconnect” for employees, has passed parliament and comes in to effect on 26th August 2024. This means employees will soon have the right to disconnect from attempted contact by employers after working hours.
Quick Guide to Understanding Wage Theft and Underpayments
CBA have been fined over $10 million for underpaying employees and wage theft will soon become a criminal offence. Employers cannot be blasé about their payroll practices anymore, and our latest Quick Guide to understanding Wage Theft and Underpayments will help get you on track.
More Changes for Employers: Closing Loopholes Act Commenced in December 2023
More major IR reforms passed in December 2023 including criminalising intentional wage theft and non-payment of superannuation, equal pay for labour hire workers, discrimination protections for family and domestic violence, small business redundancy rules, delegate rights, and right of entry.
Superannuation to be Added to National Employment Standards
Changes to Superannuation
Under the new Protecting Worker Entitlement laws, we will see the right to superannuation added into the National Employment Standards (NES) from 1 January 2024.
Quick Guide: Xmas Parties and Functions (Best Practice & Mitigating Risks)
With Christmas only 9 weeks away, many people are preparing to let their hair down, but now is the time for Employer’s to understand their risks and obligations – our latest Quick Guide explores some interesting cases and provides our top tips for having fun this silly season!
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