NEWS & RESOURCES

In the quest for a balanced life, annual leave emerges as a fundamental right that employees hold in high regard. The adage "all work and no play" resonates profoundly, underscoring the significance of annual leave in maintaining equilibrium. Let's delve into the essentials of annual leave, exploring who is entitled to it and navigating the legal intricacies that surround this vital aspect of employment.

The Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023 has introduced pivotal changes aimed at addressing the persistent gender pay gap in Australia. 

The dawn of a new year provides the perfect opportunity for organisations to assess their internal health and align their strategies with evolving workforce dynamics. One powerful tool in achieving this is the Human Resources (HR) audit. Here's why conducting an HR audit at the start of the year is YOUR strategic imperative:

We wanted to inform you about recent changes to Fixed Term Employment Contract Laws that might impact our engagement practices.

Coming into the busy Christmas period it is important to know how public holidays affect part-time and full-time employees’ payroll. Click here to find out more.

FairWork is committed to protecting at-risk workplaces from underpayment. See some of the industries that FairWork are cracking down on below:

In 2022 The Commission proposed a new positive duty for businesses to prevent unlawful conduct with a focus on preventing workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and other unlawful conduct. Click here to see more about what constitutes unlawful behaviour in the Sex Discrimination Act:

SCHADS Award Updates from the 11th of September. Please see below an update from Fair Work for your information. Feel welcome to contact us if you have any questions.

Aside from the wage and super increases, (see previous news articles), as we come into the new financial year there are a few other changes that are coming into place that employers need to be aware of.