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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.
Welcome, Madie! Heavy Industry Recruitment Services are here!
We’re excited to announce that Madeline Waller has joined our team as Recruitment Business Partner! Madie joins us with an impressive background, with over a decade of experience recruiting blue and white collar roles for heavy industries Australia-wide.
Recruitment & Turnover Update
100% of our clients are struggling with recruitment and retention – here are our tips and tricks to reassess and improve your recruitment, onboarding, retention, and benefits strategies.
Is Working From Home an Entitlement?
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.
Quick Guide to Using Modern Award Pay Guides
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).
Fair Work Ombudsman Priorities 2022 – 23
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.
What HR Policies are legally required in Australia?
There’s a common misconception that businesses must have a long list of formal HR policies to be compliant in Australia.
That’s not actually true.
Wage Increase from July – Are You Prepared?
Wages are rising in July. Employers must prepare now to stay compliant. Discover the changes and how to get ready in our latest update.
Do Casual Employees Have Unfair Dismissal Rights?
If a casual employee has been working on a regular and systematic basis and meets the minimum employment period, they may still be able to submit an unfair dismissal claim.
Rising Dismissal Claims in Australia – AI Is Changing the Game for Employers
Employees are now using AI tools to create highly structured, legally framed submissions, increasing the pressure on employers early in the process.
Digital Evidence Reveals Manager Faked His Timesheets
An IT manager lost his job after falsifying timesheets while working from home. Monitoring tools revealed he logged in for as little as 10 minutes a day while claiming full hours.
Former Cash Converters Operators Fined Over $120k
This case was about risk, accountability, and what happens when compliance obligations are not taken seriously. Something we can help businesses avoid/minimise the risk from this case.
Common Public Holiday Traps
Public holidays can quietly add another layer of complexity for businesses. Between payroll rules, leave entitlements and employee requests, it’s easy for things to get confusing.
Employer’s Guide to Public Holidays
Everything you need to know to manage public holidays effectively in 2026. Get the key public holiday dates, tips for accurate payroll, and best practices for employee rostering. Avoid costly mistakes and ensure smooth operations with our expert advice.
11 Workplace Policies Your Business Needs
Discover the essential policies every employer should have to protect their business, support their team, and stay compliant.
Still Struggling with Recruitment & Turnover? You’re Not Alone.
Tips for Recruiting & Retaining Employees. We break down practical, real-world recruitment and retention strategies Australian employers can actually use in today’s labour market.
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