To comply with the Right to Disconnect legislation, you should start by conducting an audit of current work hours and communication needs within your business. Understand the normal working hours … Read more
As part of the Federal Government’s Closing Loopholes legislation, from August 26 new rules will define whether your staff can be considered employees or independent contractors/sub-contractors. In essence, the entire … Read more
From 26 August, the definition of “casual employment” and the rules around “casual conversion” change. Here is a summary of what you need to know but we encourage you to … Read more
July 1 sees 2 increases to your payroll expenses: The minimum wage is increasing for employees The Super Guarantee will also increase for all employees How big is the increase? … Read more
Since 2009, Fair Work data reveals over 40% of the businesses they audited were underpaying staff. That’s why the Federal Government is introducing stricter penalties. But wage theft can accidentally … Read more
The Federal Government has introduced a wide array of changes to the Fair Work Act. Some of these changes will only impact your business if you: Use labour hire staff … Read more
When it comes to offering flexible working arrangements, most employers immediately think it means working from home. While attractive, it’s not always the case. In fact, there are significant numbers … Read more
In our article discussing the best interview techniques for employers here, we highlighted the need for a robust interview process. But when it comes to recruiting and interviewing staff, there … Read more
Your ideal future staff member may not be actively looking for a new job right now but they are looking at social media. That’s why you need to advertise your … Read more
Recruiting new staff is a time consuming process that comes with great risks like: If you select the wrong person, it can be difficult to change their attitude, improve their … Read more