Modern Awards FAQs

The Modern Award knowledge base outlines current legislation, allowing small businesses to maintain compliance through up-to-date guidelines. Our team at HR Connect have compiled commonly asked questions to keep your company informed.

SCHADS Award: Common Questions

The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services is an industry award that covers key areas such as rest between breaks and hours of work.

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If you require assistance with dealing with disciplinary issues concerning staff, HR Connect can help. Our HR Advisors will be able to guide you through each step of the disciplinary process and we have template documents (e.g. direction to attend a disciplinary meeting, written warning, letter of termination, etc) available as part of our subscription packages.

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HR Connect is one of Australia’s leading providers of HR & workplace safety advice services, designed to help small business owners make confident and compliant business decisions.

Disclaimer

The information provided in these knowledge base articles is general in nature and is not intended to substitute for professional advice. If you are unsure about how this information applies to your specific situation we recommend you contact HR Connect for advice. The information in this summary is correct as of August 2021.

This knowledge base article will change over time, as Modern Award legislation relating to this Industry or Occupation is passed by the Fair Work Commission. Originally published on 21 September 2021 and last updated on 18 February 2022.

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