Do These Employment Law Updates Affect You?

Do These Employment Law Updates Affect You?

With the ever-changing terrain surrounding Australian businesses and their specific industries, employers and employees should be aware of recent Employment Law updates that have been made effective in the new financial year. These changes include increased salary...

Is your workplace complaints procedure legally compliant?

You should review prior complaints by clients, families and staff and ensure your workplace complaints procedure is legally compliant in the lead up to the Disability Royal Commission The Royal Commission has been charged with investigating violence, abuse and neglect...
Minimum Wage Increase In Modern Awards

Minimum Wage Increase In Modern Awards

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...
Do You Work Under The Banking And Finance Award?

Do You Work Under The Banking And Finance Award?

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...
Increasing Minimum Wages: Getting it Right

Increasing Minimum Wages: Getting it Right

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,...

Managing Leave: A Quick Guide for Busy Employers

When it comes to managing leave in the workplace, no matter what the length, it can be murky water to swim in. The Fair Work Act details leave in its entirety; annual, sick, parental and many more. Here is a summary of the different types of leave. Annual Leave All...