by Simon Obee | Nov 26, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal
Employers should be aware that all modern awards will be amended from 1 December 2018 to include a new flexible working clause. The new clause supplements the rules in section 65 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) that already allow employees with at least 12...
by Antonia Randles | Oct 28, 2018 | Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
As of the 1st of November, the new Long Service Leave Act 2018 will come into operation in Victoria. The new Act replaces the previous Long Service Leave Act 1992 and will see significant changes to long service leave entitlements. When announcing these changes, the...
by Antonia Randles | Oct 25, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
With Christmas around the corner, it’s the time of year when many companies will be holding parties for their staff. In this article we provide some practical tips for employers on how to organise work parties to ensure that employees stay safe and reduce the risks of...
by Simon Obee | Oct 16, 2018 | Human Resources, Legal, Payroll, Workplace
On 1 November 2018, 89 Modern Awards will be varied to include a requirement that an employer must pay an employee’s final pay no later than seven (7) days after the day on which the employment ends. The 89 Modern Awards that will be affected are listed at the end of...
by Simon Obee | Oct 15, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, 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 Bronwen Kaspers | Sep 27, 2018 | Human Resources, NEWS
This week, Employment Innovations premier HR software partner, Employment Hero, launched their suite of “employee focused” features that level the playing field for small to medium businesses. These four new resources, collectively called WorkLife, deliver...
