by Shana Joffe | Nov 19, 2018 | General HR
KEEPING IT CASUAL: LANDMARK DECISION AFFECTING CASUAL EMPLOYMENT For most employers, hiring casual employees has a number of advantages. Whether you are a small or large business, engaging casual employees can help increase flexibility in your workforce and afford...
by Shana Joffe | Nov 19, 2018 | General HR
“If I pay above minimum wage, does the modern award still apply”? Many employers struggle with the complex myriad of legislative and regulatory requirements surrounding the employment and remuneration of workers. The role of modern awards and how they apply are one of...
by Shana Joffe | Nov 19, 2018 | General HR
With the start of the new financial year and the annual increase in minimum wages, many businesses have most likely reviewed their pay rates and modern awards to ensure their company’s compliance in this regard. However, many businesses are failing to get some of the...
by admin | Oct 20, 2017 | General HR
Unpaid internships are increasingly becoming the default way of beginning a professional career in Australia. Last May, we wrote about the increased use of volunteer and unpaid workers by employers and the potential legal issues surrounding the use of unpaid work...
by admin | Sep 8, 2017 | General HR
The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 (“The Bill”) has passed the Parliament, after the House of Representatives yesterday accepted amendments made in the Senate. The new law will apply from the day after the Bill receives royal assent,...
