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Non-disparagement Clauses: Breaches australian capital territory contracts employii news hr compliance industrial action new south wales non-disparagement northern territory queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia Dec 21, 2023

So, non-disparagement clauses are commonly used in settlements and deeds of release, but do you know what they mean? Let's discuss!

Firstly, let's define - non-disparagement clauses often restrict an employee in a contract from saying anything negative about the company to another person, this...

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Casual Conversion Provisions australian capital territory casual conversion contracts employee rights fair work hr 101 hr compliance internal hr minimum entitlements new south wales northern territory permanent employee queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia Sep 15, 2023

As a casual employee, you are accepting an offer of employment on the basis that there is no commitment to ongoing work with an agreed pattern of work. However, there is good news for those casual employees looking for permanent work!

 

So long as an employee has been working regular and...

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Quick Recap: Annualised Salaries & Flat Rates australian capital territory contracts employee rights employii news fair work hours of work hr 101 hr compliance leave and entitlements minimum entitlements minimum wages modern awards new south wales northern territory queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia Sep 15, 2023

Annualised salaries and flat rates require more than just picking a number that seems higher than the Award. It requires a logical assessment and ongoing auditing in order to prevent an underpayment.

What are they?

Annualised salaries are, for example, when an employer pays an employee a total...

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Student Visa Holders: 48hrs / Fortnight Max! contracts hours of work international student visa Jul 03, 2023

Calling all current student visas holders!

As of 30 June 2023, there are now limitations in place on how many hours you can work while 'in session' as a University student. The number of hours a student visa holder can work is 48 hours (per fortnight).

Keep in mind: the total of 48 hours per...

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Fixed Term Contracts: New Rules! australian capital territory contracts hr compliance industry update new south wales northern territory queensland secure jobs better pay south australia tasmania western australia Jan 31, 2023

Firstly, let's refresh ourselves on what a fixed-term contract is:

A fixed-term contract is an employment agreement that provides a specific 'end date' for an employee. Once a fixed-term contract end date has passed the employer can:

  • Extend the fixed term contract;
  • Offer a different/new...
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