Major Changes Proposed to Junior Pay Rates in Retail, Fast Food, and Pharmacy Awards
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is considering a significant proposal that could reshape junior pay entitlements across key industries. If approved, the changes would remove reduced “junior” rates...
Payroll Mistakes Happen in 99% of Businesses — Here’s Why You Need to Check Yours Before 2025
Most business owners don’t realise it — but payroll mistakes are happening in nearly every business. According to Peter Norrie, Senior Consultant at Effective Workplace Solutions (EWS), 99% of...
Compliance or Chaos? Your Essential HR Guide for 2025
Compliance isn't just a checklist—it's your secret weapon to a productive, stress-free workplace. Here's what busy HR managers and business owners need to know this year: 1. Wage Theft: Mistakes Are...
New wage laws are here – Make sure you are ready
The introduction will set the stage by explaining the increasing compliance requirements for small businesses under the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and the criminalisation of wage...
Big Changes to Casual Employment: What Your Business Needs to Know
Big Changes to Casual Employment: What Your Business Needs to Know Changes to casual employment laws are on the horizon, and it is important for employers to understand what this means for their...
New Year, New You – Workplace Addition
Recharging Your Team: 10 Strategies to Overcome the Post-Holiday Slump The festive season has come and gone, and for many businesses, January brings its own unique challenge: the post-holiday slump....
Public Holiday Shifts: Consult Before You Commit
A Reminder to Employers to Consult with Employees About Working on Public Holidays. Are you aware that Employers are now required to consult with employees about working on public holidays, even if...
High Court Upholds Public Holiday Decision
BHP appeal to High Court unsuccessful. Earlier this year we reported on the outcome of a Federal Court case where it was held that a BHP labour supplier had breached the NES obligations under s114...
Could Your Organisation Be Underpaying Staff?
Staff underpayment, often referred to as “wage theft”, has become a highly publicised issue. Could Your Organisation Be Underpaying Staff? Staff underpayment, often referred to as “wage theft”, has...
Unfair Dismissal Exposed: FWC Highlights Procedural Failures and Investigation Flaws
A lesson in the importance of balancing misconduct with procedural fairness during dismissals. In a recent case in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) involving workplace sexual harassment allegations,...
Dismissal Disaster: Employer Hit with 400K Worker Payout
The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently delivered a decision in a case involving the termination of a senior radiologist from a medical imaging company. The Supreme Court of New South...
Quiet Quitting: The Silent Roar You Can’t Ignore
While the effects of quiet quitting may be less visible than that of the Great Resignation, it can be even more harmful to business operations. After the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a considerable...
The Tale of the Indefinite Tea Break
A legendary tale and lesson in the importance of precise language in employment contracts. Meet David, a dedicated and meticulous employee from the UK, whose attention to detail and sense of humour...
Federal Minimum Wage Increase Starts 1 July 2024
An increase of 3.75% per cent in modern award minimum wage rates start from 1 July 2024. On 3 June 2024, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced a 3.75% increase in the National Minimum Wage,...
Full-Time to Casual Unfair
This case highlights the pitfalls of altering an employee’s contract without consultation. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ruled on an unfair dismissal matter that involved a café and an...