A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has highlighted an important reminder for employers: not every resignation can be accepted at face value. (Access the decision here). In this case, an employee was awarded more than $33,000 in...
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Award Update: Default Super Fund Names have Changed
There have been recent updates to the default superannuation fund names listed in some modern awards and it’s important employers are across what’s changed. What’s changed? As part of the Fair Work Commission’s Review of superannuation clauses in...
General Protections claims on the rise – what employers need to know
General Protections (GP) claims continue to rise at a pace that is outstripping other Fair Work Commission (FWC) applications, prompting procedural changes from both the Commission and the Federal Court. Over the past five years, GP...
Sick (Personal) Leave Misuse: What Employers should do (and what not to do)
A Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision from earlier in the year serves as a reminder for employers, that acting too quickly on suspicions of sick leave abuse can be costly. In the case, a senior supervisor was dismissed after taking six weeks of...
Unpaid Leave: A fair approach to saying yes, or no, to requests for unpaid leave
As the festive season approaches, many businesses see a rise in requests for unpaid leave, especially from employees without enough paid leave entitlements to cover Christmas closures. While it's natural to want to support your team, it’s important...
Is your business ready for the 1 July Super Guarantee increase?
From 1 July 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 11.5% to 12%. This marks the final stage of the long-term uplift in the SG rate, increasing from 9.5% to 12% between 2021 and 2025. What this means for businesses: From 1...
Understanding WFH and Workplace Flexibility: The Legal Landscape
In our article on smart flexibility, we explore tips on how employers can implement effective flexibility arrangements as well as navigate the return to office for employees who have been working from home. Here, we explore the legal landscape by...
Sexual Harassment Q&A – Do I have a Positive Duty to Act?
Question: As a manager, if I hear of sexual harassment happening, do I have to act on that even if the person says they don't want me to do anything? Answer: Yes. Managers and business owners have a responsibility to protect employees and an...
Revenue Per FTE
Revenue per full-time equivalent (FTE) is a key business metric used to measure how much revenue your people generate for your business, providing insight into how effective a business’s workforce is in terms of productivity and performance. This...
Minimum Wage Increase a Reflection of Stagnant Productivity in Australia
– Naomi Wilson The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced the 2024 minimum wage review outcome on June 3, 2024. The decision included that: This is a 3.75% increase to minimum award wages. The national minimum wage will increase to $915.90 per week...
Fair Work Compliance July 2022
“You can't legislate intelligence and common sense into people” Will Rogers And isn't that the truth!! Compliance with legislation is important. In fact it is a foundation stone to a sustainable, well-run business. But when it comes to managing...
Covid-19 Vaccination Policies
The mandating or encouragement of vaccinations in the workplace is a hot topic at the moment with the regulations steadily increasing across various industries for workers and visitors alike to be vaccinated. The regulations so far include:...
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