by Simon Obee | Oct 25, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Mining & Construction, NEWS, Professional Services, Retail, Workplace
With Christmas fast approaching it’s getting to that time of year again where there are almost as many public holidays in the calendar as there are Christmas cards arriving on your doorstep. Here are a list of the national and State/Territory-wide public holidays...
by Shane Duffy | Sep 26, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Legal, Mining & Construction, NDIS Providers, NEWS, Professional Services, Retail, Services, Workplace
There is increased confusion and widespread concern amongst employers around the legitimacy of many casual employment arrangements following the decision of Workpac v Skene in the Full Court of the Federal Court last month. The facts: WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene On the...
by Aahana Lakhia | Feb 2, 2018 | Legal, Professional Services
A restraint of trade can be a useful and effective tool to protect your company’s confidential information and intellectual property including client lists. That said, a poorly drafted restraint clause will be unenforceable, so employers need to ensure their...
by Alana Giddy | Jan 16, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Professional Services, Workplace
Working from home is becoming increasingly common as many employees look for flexibility and work-life balance. Employees who work from home are often more productive and happier, while businesses experience higher retention rates and employee loyalty. There are some...
by Jules Pedrosa | Nov 28, 2017 | Cafe & Restaurant, Hospitality, Migration, Professional Services
Proposed changes to permanent employer sponsored skilled visas are due to commence in March 2018. Proposed bills are currently before parliament and in draft consultation. So what should we expect to see? Eligible occupation codes Employer sponsored permanent...
by Mitchell Wheatley | Nov 12, 2017 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Mining & Construction, Professional Services
Many businesses in the building, civil and mining and professional services industries in particular, underestimate the benefit of a well-constructed employment contract. This is especially the case when businesses engage workers for a project, specific period or high...
