Over the past 12 months, the industrial relations landscape hasn’t just shifted—it’s accelerated. We’re seeing more claims, broader interpretations of employee rights, and growing uncertainty among employers about where the line actually sits. For...
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has seen up oil prices escalate around the world. In Australia, the impact was felt straight away. Diesel and petrol prices jumped, which hit anyone relying on transport across all industries within Australia. To...
Right now, many Australian workers are feeling a growing sense of uncertainty about the future. Recent data shows a noticeable drop in consumer confidence, alongside a rise in concerns about job security. Even in businesses that are stable and...
Pay equity is firmly on the agenda for many organisations and for good reason. But as pressure builds to act quickly, it’s important to remember that not all solutions are risk-free. A recent case has highlighted just how tricky this space can be....
Rising fuel prices are starting to show up in the workplace in a very real way. We’re increasingly hearing from clients that employees are raising concerns about the cost of simply getting to work. For some, this is leading to financial stress and...
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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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