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Implementing a Recognition program – Why it’s important!
Acknowledging good work has both workplace and individual benefits, in terms of creating a culture of recognition and building habits of gratitude. An effective way of instilling recognition within your company is to implement...
In the process of drafting a Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking policy or not sure where to start? Continue reading for key tips, tricks & inclusions to update and/or draft your workplace policy.
Why do I need a Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking policy?
Both employees and...
Employees covered under a Modern Award are entitled to allowances for doing certain tasks, working in certain locations, using a special skill or for incurring expenses for doing their job.
A common example is the travel allowance which under some Awards provides an employee payment if the...
Calling all Employees and Employers covered by the Retail Award!
From 14 May 2024 the Fair Work Commission introduced changes to the Retail Award, regarding the pay rate for employees when they don't get the minimum break between shifts.
Key Changes:
If an employee works a shift...
Criminalising wage underpayments - what you need to know!
Effective from – 1 January 2025
Attention all Employers
The Closing Loopholes Act 2023 will introduce changes in terms of underpayments. From 1 January 2025, it will be a criminal offence for employer's to...
Updated Unpaid Parental Leave Policy:
From July 1 2023 the following changes have been implemented to unpaid parental leave:
- Employees can take up to 100 days of their 12 month leave entitlement flexibly during the 24 month period after...
Changes to Right of Entry - Assisting Health and Safety Representatives
Effective from - 15 December 2023
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 introduces amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, enabling officials of registered organisations, without a Fair Work...
Continuing our Closing Loopholes blog series, today we introduce the amendments made to enhance the rights and protections of workplace delegates.
What is a workplace delegate?
A person appointed or elected by a union to be a representative for union members working in a...
