Termination of Employment – Award Changes
From 1 November 2018 termination rules contained within a number of Australian Awards have changed.
Timing to make termination payments
In a large number of Awards, employers will now be required to ensure that an employee’s wages and all other entitlements are paid within seven (7) days from the end date of their employment. Continue Reading
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
