Category Archives: News and Articles
Casual ‘Wrongfully Denied’ Permanent Employment – Landmark Case
Toll Transport makes headlines after first court ruling since casual workers won the right to request permanent employment earlier this year.
Following the Fair Work Commissions ruling to give casual workers the option to request permanent status, we now see the first court ruling setting precedence in what employers could face should they choose to wrongfully refuse a casual conversion. Continue Reading
Recent Fair Work Act Amendments: What Employers Need to Know
Employers and Franchisors should become familiar with the revised workplace laws to ensure they do not breach any of the newly enforced provisions to the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017
So, let’s take a look at the changes..
Could a Robot do your job?
For anyone who missed last nights episode of The AI Race on the ABC, below is a link to the website that contains an online interactive tool that allows all Australians to find out how much of their job could be done by Artificial Intelligence in the not too distant future.
The program revealed that every Australian job will eventually be impacted by change as AI continues to evolve.
We urge you to take a look… click here
Regulation of the Labour Hire Industry in Queensland
Important information for companies using Labour Hire firms.
Following ongoing and serious allegations raised regarding the exploitation of workers under labour hire arrangements, the Queensland Government is taking steps to ensure more will be done to protect vulnerable workers. Continue Reading
FWC Ruling to Allow Casual Workers to Request Permanent Employment
Casual workers who work regular hours for over 12 months may finally win right to request permanent status.
According to a recent study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Labour Force Estimates for May 2017 showed that out of a total workforce of 12.2M people, 2.53M of those are on a casual contract – and their rights to gain permanent status are now in the process of being amended. Continue Reading
Cyber Bullying: Ways to Manage Social Media’s Impact in the Workplace
We live in an era where technology is developing at a pace like never before. Social media is now considered a daily activity for many people, bringing with it a range of benefits and dilemmas along the way; so how do we control cyber bullying issues in the workplace?
National Minimum Wage to increase by 3.3%
As part of the 2017 Annual Wage Review, the Fair Work Commission has announced that the National Mimimum Wage will increase to $694.90 per week or $18.29 per hour effective from 1 July 2017.
The increase is only applicable to employees that get their pay rates from the national minimum wage, a modern award or applicable registered agreements. Continue Reading
Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill 2017: How Will it Affect Franchisors?
With new laws set to hold the Franchisor responsible for Franchisee workplace violations, we take a look at how the new bill differs from the existing protections and what Franchisors can do to cover themselves from a costly penalty going forward.
In light of last year’s underpayment saga that saw many high profile Franchises failing to pay their staff Continue Reading
Abandonment of Employment: Your Obligations as an Employer
When abandonment of employment takes place within your organization, you may think it’s a clear cut case… think again.
It’s a common issue that an employee does not show up for work when expected. Maybe they’re sick? Maybe they forgot to adhere to the Company absence policy and call in? Maybe something urgent came up on the way to work? Usually, these non-attendance situations can be handled pretty easily and efficiently if Continue Reading
Employment entitlements during natural disasters or emergencies
If an employee cannot attend work due to a natural disaster or emergency, or if an employer has to temporarily close, employees may have entitlements under their Award or Agreement.
If no such entitlement exists, the Fair Work Act 2009 includes provisions which enable employers to stand down employees, without pay, where they cannot usefully be employed during a natural disaster or emergency. Continue Reading
