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15% Wage Increase For Some Awards From 30 June 2023
15% wage increase announced for Aged Care, SCHADS and Nurses Awards – here’s what employers need to know.
Easter is Upon Us – Many Public Holidays are Coming!
6 public holidays in the next 6 weeks – here’s how employer’s should be preparing right now.
New Code of Practice (Qld) – Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work – 1 April 2023
New Code of Practice (Qld) – Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work commences 1 April 2023. Read more here!
IR Reform & New Entitlements Update – Feb/March
In late 2022, nation-wide IR reforms were announced, along with a raft of new employment entitlements and changes to existing entitlements. Some are already in place, and many more continue to roll out this year, including some in March and April – find out about your obligations here.
Parental Leave Update
Paid Parental Leave is progressively increasing 26 weeks between now and 2026. Employers should be reviewing their internal policies and procedures now in preparation. Read everything you need to know in our latest update!
Changes to Gender & Wage Reporting – the Closing the Pay Gap Bill
Employers with 100 or more employees will be familiar with the WGEA reporting process – here’s what you need to know about the changes and new requirements.
Sexual Harassment – Introducing a New Positive Duty on Employers
Significant New Employer Obligations – Sexual Harassment: Here’s what employers need to know.
Quick Guide to Company Policies
Quick Guide to Company Policies – what they are, why you need them and how to prepare them. Read here!
New Fair Work Information Statement Inclusion
Fair Work Info Statements have been updated to include the new Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave entitlements – here’s what employers need to know and how to ensure you are using the correct version.
Kick Start 2023 – How to Get your Team & Business Setup for Success
Kick start 2023 – here’s how to get your team and business setup for success!
New Government Grant for HR Services Now Available
The Qld Government has released an updated Business Boost Grant providing eligible businesses with funding for $10,000 to $20,000 worth of HR services.
End of Financial Year – HR Checklist
End of Financial Year HR Checklist – Your quick guide to maintaining and improving your HR function this EOFY.
More IR Reforms – August 2024
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, which received Royal Assent on 26 February 2024, lays the groundwork for upcoming key industrial relations reforms, particularly those set to take effect in August 2024. These reforms aim to enhance workers’ rights and protections.
More Changes to Casual Employment Legislation
Changes to casual employment come in to effect from 26 August 2024. Here’s what employers need to know.
CONFIRMED: Wages and Super Increase from 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, there will be a 3.75% increase to Award wages. Superannuation is also increasing to 11.5%. Here’s everything employers need to know.
IR Reforms Update 2024
There have been significant IR Reforms from January to July 2024, with more still to come. This round focusses on strengthening worker entitlements and promoting fairness in workplaces. Read about the changes in our latest update.
Navigating the 2024-2025 Federal Budget: for Employers
Our latest article delves into the transformative impacts of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. As employers navigate this fiscal landscape, they’ll encounter a mix of opportunities and potential challenges.
International HR Day – Q&A with Our Team
Our Q&A session unveiled the thrilling, occasionally challenging, always rewarding nature of HR.
Wages & Super Increase from 1 July – Are You Prepared?
Award wages and super are increasing from 1 July – here’s how employers should be preparing now!
Quick Guide to Recruiting the Best People for your Team
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.
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