December Updates to Our Employee Manual Products Released
We have just released a series of updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manual, Employee Induction Manual, NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment HR Manual and the NDIS Support Worker Agency HR Manual. These updates mainly arise from the recently passed...
Workplace Sexual Harassment Changes You Need to Start Actioning
In the past month, two major pieces of legislation were enacted that impact how workplaces prevent and respond to sexual harassment. The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure...
Changes to Flexible Working Arrangements
Flexible Work Arrangements were another area amended by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. The Government considered that existing arrangements did not go far enough and provided no incentive for employers to genuinely consider...
Changes to Fixed-Term Employment Contracts
One of the key changes arising from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 relates to changes to fixed-term and outer-limit (also known as maximum-term) contracts. A fixed-term contract is where you offer employment to a person for a...
Pay Secrecy Clauses Now Banned in Australia
With the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill by Parliament and the Royal Assent of the Act on the 6th of December 2022, clauses in contracts and workplace policies that enforce pay secrecy are now banned. Pay secrecy was often...
Updates to Our Employee Manual Products Released
We have just released a series of updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manual, Employee Induction Manual, NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment HR Manual and the NDIS Support Worker Agency HR Manual. It has been a significant time between updates. The reason is...
Workplace Relations Changes Small Business Needs to Watch For
The past 18 months have been extremely quiet on the employment relations front in Australia. This is common during the lead-up to Federal elections, but we usually see changes to legislation take place in the first sitting of Parliament. The new Labor government has...
4 Steps to Successfully Implementing a Code of Conduct
When businesses grow enough to hire employees, they often do so on a "handshake" type arrangement without fully considering all the implications. This person will represent you and your company to your clients, be on your premises, and gain access to all your...
Must-Have HR Policies for Small Businesses in Australia
For Australian small businesses, compliance with employment legislation begins from the very first hire. However, navigating the complexities of these regulations can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That's where clear operating procedures or employee policies can...
Minimum Wage Increased by 5.2%
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that the National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2% to $21.38 per hour. This represents an increase of $40 per week. They also ruled that modern award minimum rates will increase by 4.6%, subject to a minimum increase of $40 per...
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