JobKeeper Applications are Open
Under the JobKeeper payment, businesses impacted by the coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Australian Government to continue paying their employees. Affected employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum period of 6 months. You can now enrol […]
Key COVID-19 Updates for Organisations Employing Staff
The employment landscape is rapidly changing as the government and related organisations are seeking to roll out initiatives to support employers and employees through this unprecedented time. Below is an overview of all the changes you should be across. For specific advice related to your organisation, please get in touch with us directly. Click on […]
Annualised Salary Provisions Webinar
Modern Award annualised salary changes will go live from March 2020. From 1 March 2020, new annualised salary clauses will be introduced into a number of modern awards. For more information on the topic, please contact us on 1300 887 458 and speak with one of our HR Consultants. If you are interested in learning […]
Underpayment of Wages
Underpayments are fast becoming the Achilles heel of the modern business world, with many Australian household names in the media spotlight recently for failing to properly compensate employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman is cracking down on ‘wage theft’ after a number of prominent Australian names such as Woolworths, Qantas, 7-Eleven, the Commonwealth Bank, Dominos, Oliver […]
Managing Long Term Absence
It is a question we get asked often by our clients. What happens when an employee has been absent for a long period of time (i.e. in excess of 6 weeks) due to personal injury or illness? First and foremost, supporting employees who have a long term illness or injury is important. The employee is […]
Employment Law Webinar Part Two: Leave and the NES
In this session we cover: The National Employment Standards – what they are and what you need to know to ensure you are compliant Who the National Employment Standards apply to An overview of the leave entitlements for your employees If you’d like to learn more about the webinar topic and other Human Resources topics, […]
Accrual and Taking of Personal Carer’s Leave – Full Federal Court Decision
On the 21st of August 2019, the Full Federal Court of Australia handed down a decision in relation to accruing and taking of paid personal/carers leave in Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138. This decision has a profound impact on how many employers in Australia currently accrue and deduct personal/carers leave for […]
Industrial Relations in Review – December 2018
As part of the 4 yearly review of modern awards, a decision has been made to insert a flexibility term into all modern awards, effective 1 December 2018. Previously this was covered under the NES, which stated that the following eligible employees, with at least 12 months service could request flexible work arrangements. A parent […]
Industrial Relations in Review – November 2018
Christmas – what you need to do to prepare Directing an employee to take annual leave due to closure With the Christmas period fast approaching, it is important to be aware of what you need to do if you are closing down over the break. You should refer to the modern award that applies to […]
