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How to remove (un)conscious bias from your hiring process
There’s a lot of talk and focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace but, we often overlook the acts of discrimination that unconsciously occur during the hiring process. HR and recruitment teams are becoming more aware of these risks and are putting checks in...
Five common questions about public holidays
We answer the top five common questions that arise in the workplace regarding public holidays including pay, leave & entitlements. Five common questions about public holidays When are some upcoming public holidays? Can I ask my employees to work on a public...
Changes to Casual Penalty Rates in the General Retail Industry Award from 1 October 2019
General Retail Industry Award Penalty Rate changes Employers in the retail industry are soon to be impacted by the next phase of increases to the Saturday & evening penalty rates for casual employees. Back in September 2018, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed...
Do You Know Your Obligations When You Sponsor a Foreign Employee?
Businesses who employ skilled foreign workers on a 457 or 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (482 TSS) visas must abide by a whole host of ongoing obligations. Compliance with these obligations of sponsored visas is not always straight-forward. In our Knowledge Base article...
Case Update: Personal/Carers Leave, Hospitality Award Coverage & “Misclassified” Casuals
In this Case Update, we look at three recent employment law cases. Full details of all the decisions are available on EI Legal's website. Landmark decision on personal/carer's leave to be appealed The Federal Court recently handed down a decision on how much...
How to Plan the Perfect Office Party and Keep Everyone Happy (and Under Control)
With just a few months until Christmas, companies are starting to prepare to celebrate the end of yet another year. Office parties are all about happiness and excitement, but those planning it all in the background may feel trepidation about the pressure to make...
Do Victorian Businesses Need to Register with the Portable Long Service Leave Authority?
Victorian businesses: Do you need to register with the Portable Long Service Leave Authority? In September 2018, the Victorian government passed the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018 (‘the Act’) which introduced the entitlement to ‘portable long service...
Three Hiring Hacks for First-Time Managers
One of the most challenging aspects of developing and growing your team is hiring the right people at the right time. Luckily, there are simple ways to navigate those decisions. Here are three of our hiring hacks that will help you identify the right time to hire,...
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