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As the end of the financial year approaches, businesses often face an inevitable challenge, pay rise requests from employees. Balancing the needs of team members while considering the impact on the bottom line can be daunting. Business owners need to know...
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, businesses face numerous challenges when it comes to HR compliance. Failure to adhere to laws and regulations can lead to costly legal situations, reputational damage, and loss of employee trust. To mitigate these risks, it...
Wage underpayment is a serious issue that requires a comprehensive approach involving technology and compliance. Recent news highlights have shown that even well-established companies face significant challenges related to wage underpayment. Importantly, this issue is not only a concern for employees and...
Conducting a workplace investigation can be a complex and challenging process. However, with careful planning and a clear understanding of the key considerations, managers can simplify the process and minimise potential pitfalls. Getting Started When determining that an incident in the business requires...
As a business owner, its crucial to stay informed about changes in the current IR landscape, in particular the recent introduction of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022. The act brings significant changes to the enterprise bargaining framework, aiming to...
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has become a significant concern for employees across industries. In response to this growing need, the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022 has been introduced, amending rules, and introducing new provisions to empower the Fair Work...
When the Fair Work Act fully commenced on 1 January 2010, many workplace agreements no longer covered employees and so ceased to operate; with employees now covered by an enterprise agreement, modern award or other registered agreement. However, for certain kinds...
Following amendments made by Safe Work Australia in June 2022, Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations were updated with new provisions relating to psychosocial risks and specific regulatory duties on how employers are required to manage them. These changes...
A recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) emphasised the importance of clear and understandable workplace policies. Policies that are too long, too complicated, and too legalistic can lead to confusion, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations. As a result, employees can unknowingly...
Sexual harassment is unlawful and can cause deep physical and psychological harm to employees. It poses serious work health and safety risk, and businesses have a legal and ethical responsibility to identify and prevent the risks. This is especially true for...