Right to Request A Casual Conversion
From 1 October 2018 the right for casual workers to request conversion to full-time or part-time employment, under certain criteria and restrictions, now exists in most modern Australian workplace Awards.
Casual Conversion Clauses
Casual conversion clauses are not new. They have existed in some Awards for years and are frequently included in enterprise agreements. Continue Reading
6 Proven Strategies to Reduce Staff Turnover
Recent reports show an increase in employee turnover rates across Australia. High staff turnover can increase costs and reduce profits.
Did you know that 1 in 4 employees resign within 12 months?
The Australian government regularly undertakes research and analysis Continue Reading
3.5% Minimum Wage Increase – July 2018
The minimum wage increase has now come into effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2018.
It’s time to check your workers’ wages to ensure you are paying them correctly.
Minimum Wage Increase
The Fair Work Commissions recent decision will increase the national minimum wage to $719.20 per Continue Reading
Avoid the Risks of Underpaying Contractors
If a contractors price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Under Australian Accessorial Liability provisions, directors, accountants and HR managers can no longer get away with turning a blind eye to workers being exploited within their labour supply chain.
If you contract workers and are aware (or ought to be aware) that those contractors are not being paid fairly Continue Reading
How to Manage Personal Relationships at Work
Whether your employees are finding love at work or working alongside family relations, managing any type of personal relationship in the workplace can be challenging for the employer.
As co-workers spend a large majority of their day together, it’s natural that personal relationships can develop between employees. Whether the personal relationships are sexual, domestic, casual or serious, it can be tricky for employers to manage Continue Reading
