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Workpac v Rossato Decision Reversed – But Does it Really Matter?
On 4 August 2021 the High Court handed down its decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Robert Rossato & Ors [2021] HCA 23, reversing the previous finding of the court that Mr Rossato, who had purportedly been engaged as a casual employee, was in reality a permanent...
How To Build a One Page HR Plan for Your Business
How long has it been since you really thought hard about your current approach to HR management and how it can contribute to the ongoing performance and success of your business? Putting in place a simple HR plan should be one of the key planks for success for any...
Using an HRIS to Improve Business Efficiency & Performance
It’s no secret that organisations are constantly struggling to keep a check on their productivity, performance and efficiency. Investing in an Human Resource Information System (HRIS) will allow your HR operation to do just that. An HRIS will allow you to prioritise...
Fair Work Ombudsman Confirms Priorities for Year Ahead
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...
Recent case provides guidance on dismissing employees fairly
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...
Mandatory QR Codes for all workplaces and shops in NSW
The recent spread of the COVID-19 delta strain in NSW has again prompted the NSW Government to impose a number of restrictions on businesses. Since the early days of the pandemic, service NSW has been assisting to track the spread and possible infection of COVID via...
Changes to the General Retail Industry Award 2021
Increases to pay rates in the General Retail Award from 1 September 2021 As detailed in our previous article, minimum rates of pay in the General Retail Award will increase by 2.5% on the first full pay period on or after 1 September 2021. Although the Fair Work...
Health Professionals and Support Staff Award Extended
The Health Professionals and Support Staff Award is a wide-ranging award which covers both: employees in the health industry (“industry coverage”); and employees engaged as health professionals, regardless of the industry they work in (“occupational coverage”) The...
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