by Annie Cross | 19 Jul 2023 | Human Resources, Modern Awards
If you’re a business owner looking to hire new staff and need a bit of a refresher on casual vs permanent employment contracts, this article is for you. Understanding the difference between casual and permanent employment can be confusing even for the most seasoned...
by Simon Obee | 21 Jun 2023 | Employment Law, Human Resources
The law is changing from 6 December 2023 to severely limit the ability of employers to engage employees on fixed-term contracts. In this article we take a deep dive into the practical effects of the changes to help employers get ready for the new rules. What is...
by Simon Obee | 6 Jun 2023 | Employment Law
The Fair Work Commission has announced the rate that minimum wages will increase by, from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2023. The Fair Work Commission decided that minimum wage rates for employees covered by modern awards will increase by 5.75%....
by Georgia Hare | 24 May 2023 | Human Resources
Having in place robust workplace policies is a crucial step for businesses, and can be pivotal to ensuring you have communicated your expected standards and processes clearly to your staff. Policies provide a guideline for employees and for management on how to...
by Simon Obee | 9 May 2023 | Employment Law
The Fair Work Act contains detailed and complex provisions regarding “transfers of business”, the most common type of which is when a business is bought or sold. It may not be immediately obvious as to what business sales or purchases has to do with employment law,...