Shutting the door: the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 has been tabled

This proposed Bill is set to have significant and substantial impacts on all workplaces across the country.
Everything you need to know about the SCHADS Award

As most readers would know, the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 sets the base entitlements and conditions for many employees in the social and community services sector …
New FWC decision: companies learn tough lessons on redundancy

The question of whether an employer has ‘obtained’ employment for its redundant employees has been answered.
12 HR policies all businesses should have

To help you get on the right path to creating business policies, we’ve compiled a list of 12 HR policies all businesses should have.
Your guide to keeping up with Respect@Work employer obligations

The Respect@Work amendment has put in place a firm set of standards that businesses cannot ignore.
Shutdown provisions have been amended for 78 modern awards. Is your business affected?

The Fair Work Commission has made amendments to most modern award shutdown provisions, impacting the way employers implement shutdown periods.
Employees now have more leverage than ever to request flexible working

Every employer must understand flexible working this year because the most recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 have broadened employees’ ability to request flexible working arrangements.
Gender reporting obligations may soon affect your business

To promote gender equality in the workplace, legislation requiring the WGEA to report annually on the gender pay gaps of businesses has passed Parliament.
Public holiday request and refusal rights: the Federal Court has decided

A recent ruling of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has reminded employers that they can only request that their employees work on a public holiday and …
Top reasons why your business should participate in Harmony Week

Beginning 20 March, Harmony Week is a time to celebrate and recognise our diversity by bringing people together.
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