by Simon Obee | Oct 15, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, NEWS, Workplace
With Christmas fast approaching, businesses who plan to implement a Christmas close down should be aware of their obligations to employees, particularly giving them any required period of notice relating to the close down. In this article we explore some common...
by Aahana Lakhia | Oct 8, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS, Retail, Workplace
In this blog article, we discuss some changes to the General Retail Industry Award 2010 (‘the Retail Award’) that are coming up on 1 November 2018. The changes increase some penalty rates for casual employees. On 27 September 2018, the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’)...
by Shane Duffy | Sep 26, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Disability & Aged Care, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, Legal, Mining & Construction, 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 Alana Giddy | Jun 13, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS, Payroll
The end of the financial year marks not only an important time of the year for employers, but an opportunity for businesses to reconfigure the way they operate in preparation for a more compliant and productive financial year ahead. Over the next month, a lot of...
by Shane Duffy | Jun 1, 2018 | Cafe & Restaurant, Disability & Aged Care, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail, Workplace
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) confirmed today that minimum wages will increase by 3.5% from 1st July 2018. This decision impacts employers and employees under Awards and Agreements that are linked to the minimum wage decision. Impact on Award & Agreement Rates...
by Aahana Lakhia | Mar 4, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Payroll, Uncategorized
Keeping proper records is an often-overlooked part of running a business. In a recent underpayment case, the Federal Circuit Court has highlighted the importance of employers meeting their record-keeping obligations, and the serious penalties for failing to do so....
