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... 
by Annie Cross | Aug 21, 2019 | Human Resources, Services
When you’re recruiting for a role within your business, identifying a workplace cultural fit in candidates is essential. There is a greater likelihood that employees will stay with a business longer and contribute more to its success when the work feels meaningful and... 
by Annie Cross | Aug 19, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance
UPDATE: SINCE OUR ORIGINAL BLOG POST, THE FAIR WORK INFORMATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN UPDATED AGAIN TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF THE COURT’S DECISION IN THE “MONDELEZ “CASE ON 21 AUGUST 2019 REGARDING PERSONAL/CARER’S LEAVE ACCRUALS. THE FAIR WORK... 