2024 has only just began and a new issue has already reared its head in the Australian business world. Namely, almost one-third of businesses are grappling with significant staff shortages.…

Although it is still not quite certain what 2024 will mean for all of us, there are a number of issues and stories out that we believe are important to…

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian workplaces, a significant divergence of opinions on the future of work has surfaced. Nearly four years post the paradigm shift caused by the pandemic,…

The Australian professional workforce is set to experience significant changes, impacting those covered by the Professional Employees Award. Effective from the first full pay period starting on or after September…

Christmas / New Year Business Shutdown and Award Staff Leave Changes  Many businesses could be effected by the Fair Work (FW) Commission and new clauses and changes to the shutdown…

Sometimes, nothing can be more nerve-wracking as a manager or business  than the prospect of having to hire a new employee. Before you get to the interview questions and preparation, or…

As of right now, the new flexible working arrangements and bargaining process specified under the government's proposed Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms are now in effect. In other words, a…

New federal laws were passed in June 2023, which have made major alterations to the Parental Leave Scheme. Our question is: is your business ready for this? All employers and…

As the end of the 2023 Financial Year grows near, it is a great time to reflect on the last 12 or so months on how things have gone for…

The new Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act passed in 2022 contained significant changes to the Better Off Overall Test, or BOOT Test. This underpins the conditions that must be provided…