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From 26 August 2025, eligible casuals employed by a small business can issue a notice to their employer (in writing) to change to full-time or part-time employment under the employee choice pathway. (These changes have applied to non-small business...
The right to disconnect will apply to employees of small business employers from 26 August 2025. (It has applied to non-small business employers since 26 August 2024). Key Changes: The right to disconnect gives employees the right to refuse to...
Article Updated: 21st August 2025 Federal Court Clarifies SCHADS Sleepover Provisions A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia has significantly clarified how sleepover shifts are treated under the Social, Community, Home Care and...
In 2025, the conversation around workplace health and safety in Queensland has evolved, and it’s long overdue. While traditional physical risks have long been managed through safety protocols and PPE, a new frontier has emerged as a top priority:...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced the 2025 minimum wage review outcome on June 3, 2025. The decision included that: This is a 3.5% increase to minimum award wages. The national minimum wage will increase to $948.00 per week or $24.95 per...
A recent High Court ruling has emphasised the importance of employment contracts, but for reasons quite different to those you might expect. In a recent unfair dismissal case, an employee was awarded $1.44 million for psychiatric injuries caused by...
Effective from 1 March 2025, businesses that operate in Queensland have a new duty under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) (Regulation) with regard to sexual harassment, or sex or gender-based harassment. How is this a hot potato?...
Natural disasters, like we have just experienced with Cyclone Alfred, pose significant challenges for businesses and their employees. Whether the impact on your business has been minor, moderate or significant, the task of reopening, rebuilding and...
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to affect businesses and employees over the coming days, here’s a breakdown of important considerations. Our first and biggest tip is a practical one: Communication is key. Open, early and honest communication...
Ireland - home of Saint Patrick’s Day, creator of Guinness, a land of great Craic and the birthplace of Game of Thrones. But did you know, Ireland was also as early adopter of Right to Disconnect laws? There are actually more than 20 countries,...
The past 12 months have seen a raft of IR changes in Australia. It has left employer spinning, madly trying to understand the practicalities of the legislation and figuring out what does and does not impact on their business. Our team has spent the...
It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke right? Well, there is a connection, and it is the recent C14 decision released by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission earlier this year. 'C14’ has become the term coined to reference pay rates...
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