by Annie Cross | Feb 3, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Professional Services
The Fair Work Commission has issued a determination to further extend the COVID-19 flexibility schedule within the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 [MA000002], and to make a number of changes to the “Working from Home” provisions contained within this schedule.... 
by Annie Cross | Jan 25, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
Back in June last year the Fair Work Commission announced that the minimum wages under Modern Awards would increase by 1.75%. What’s different this year? However, unlike most years where the increases take effect on 1 July, this year would work slightly... 
by Annie Cross | Jul 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal
The Fair Work Commission has announced the decision to extend the temporary Schedule “Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in a number of modern awards due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on workplaces. This decision will affect the Schedules inserted... 
by Annie Cross | Jan 7, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, Workplace
We answer the top five common questions that arise in the workplace regarding public holidays including pay, leave & entitlements. Five common questions about public holidays When are some upcoming public holidays? Can I ask my employees to work on a public... 
by Annie Cross | Sep 13, 2019 | Human Resources, Industries, Legal, Services
Victorian businesses: Do you need to register with the Portable Long Service Leave Authority? In September 2018, the Victorian government passed the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018 (‘the Act’) which introduced the entitlement to ‘portable long service... 