by Sophie McCartney | Feb 16, 2022 | Retail
On 4 November 2021, the Fair Work Commission handed down a Decision in response to an application to vary clause 11 of the General Retail Award 2020, which outlines provisions relating to an employer’s obligations when engaging casual employees. Various industry...
by Sophie McCartney | Aug 4, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS
The Fair Work Ombudsman is the government agency responsible for regulating workplace matters. Its role includes providing education and information to employers and employees and to investigate and prosecute matters of non-compliance. It has wide powers to enter...
by Sophie McCartney | Jul 21, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, NEWS
Many businesses are faced with difficult choices when it comes to navigating complex areas of HR such as managing misconduct, breaches of company policy or dismissals. In particular, the choice of whether to dismiss an employee or to retain them to work through...
by Sophie McCartney | Jul 7, 2021 | Coronavirus, NEWS
The National Cabinet has introduced new mandates for compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations for residential aged care workers. This includes: nursing and personal care staff allied health professionals kitchen, cleaning, laundry, garden and office staff Mandatory...
