by Bailey Selth | Oct 1, 2025
In late August 2025, new workplace laws came into effect that directly affect how penalty rates and overtime are treated under Australia’s award system. If you employ staff who are covered by modern awards in industries such as, retail, hospitality, clerical, health,...
by Bailey Selth | Aug 20, 2025
From 1 December 2024, significant changes take effect under the Return to Work (Employment and Progressive Injuries) Amendment Act 2024 (SA). These changes strengthen support for injured workers, expand employer obligations, and aim to improve return-to-work...
by Bailey Selth | Jul 4, 2025
As a director of a company title building, you’re likely to face this difficult question at some point: “Who is responsible for fixing damage caused by past renovations?” When new shareholders move into a company title building and discover costly issues resulting...
by Bailey Selth | Jun 23, 2025
Public holidays are a welcome break from work, but not all public holidays are relevant or meaningful to everyone. You might wish to take a different day off for cultural, religious, or personal reasons. The good news is that you can ask to swap a public holiday for...
by Bailey Selth | Jun 5, 2025
From July 2025, industrial manslaughter is officially a criminal offence under South Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). That means if someone dies as a result of unsafe work practices on your property, even a family member, you as a business operator or...
