by JFM Team | Jul 18, 2019
In June this year the Fair Work Commission announced the results of its annual review of wages, in which it was decided on a minimum wage increase of 3.75%. Whilst you likely heard that the increase would apply to the National Minimum Wage, most workers actually have...
by JFM Team | Jul 11, 2019
To avoid penalties, overseas employers need to be aware of the requirements set by Australian employment laws before hiring staff within Australia to. 1. Foreign corporations doing business in Australia must be registered Generally, companies which are registered...
by JFM Team | Jul 3, 2019
Get help understanding the banking and finance award system, how the high income threshold can affect you, and whether a redundancy is legitimate. Are you covered by an award? Modern awards have been imposed by the Fair Work Commission and are present to ensure an...
by JFM Team | Jun 12, 2019
Employers have a duty to investigate any alleged misconduct by their employees. However, undertaking a workplace investigation can be a difficult process for employers, with many legal obligations and duties to fulfil. A poorly conducted investigation may expose the...
by JFM Team | Jun 4, 2019
Given the shocking prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is essential that employers are aware of how to manage a sexual harassment complaint. Indeed, a 2018 national survey on sexual harassment found that 23% of women and 16% of men in the Australian...
by JFM Team | May 31, 2019
Around a quarter of the Australian workforce is set to receive a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission raised the national minimum wages by 3.75 percent. This will take the minimum hourly rate under the national minimum wage from $23.23 per hour to $24.10 per hour,...
