by Jane Murray | Feb 8, 2018 | Fair Work Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
The so-called “Cloud era” has seen rapid changes to the way we interact and, given we spend a considerable chunk of our life at work, it is unsurprising that the growth of Cloud technology, social media and other online platforms has pervaded the employment space...
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 Alana Giddy | Jun 9, 2017 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail, Workplace
From 1 July 2017, employers who pay workers covered by a Modern Award or the national minimum wage must increase their pay by 3.3%. The increase comes a day after the Commission finally released details on how changes to penalty rates will be phased in. Employers...
by Alana Giddy | Jun 9, 2017 | Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail, Workplace
Reductions to Sunday penalty rates will be transitioned in over three or four years, and public holiday rate changes will be operational as of 1 July 2017, as held by the Commission in a decision handed down on 5 June 2017. Modern Awards affected by the decision are...
by Shane Duffy | Mar 20, 2017 | Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Hospitality, Retail, Workplace
In a sensible move by the Fair Work Commission today, penalty rates affecting the fast food, retail, hospitality, pharmacy and restaurant industries will be lowered. The changes have been made to Sunday penalties, public holiday penalties and certain early morning and...
by Shane Duffy | Feb 1, 2017 | Fast Food, Legal, Retail, Workplace
Bakers Delight franchisees are in the firing line of the new-kid-on-the-block looking to make its mark on the Australian industrial landscape, The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU). According to the RAFFWU, ‘zombie’ enterprise agreements are in...
