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Why You Need to be Ready for This Year’s Annual Wage Review
Fair Work’s Annual National Minimum Wage Review decision has now been released, with changes to minimum wages and award rates taking effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July, 2025. This is also your annual reminder to double-check...
Incorrect Wage Payments Cost Chatime Over $290,000 in Backpay and Penalties
One recent case (Fair Work Ombudsman v Chatime Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023]) serves as a reminder that those who make executive decisions that result in contraventions of minimum conditions may be held personally liable for such decisions. What...
What you need to know about a recent FWC case around flexible work
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has seen an interesting twist regarding a flexible work dispute. In Kelly Foster v National Australia Bank [2025] FWC 959 (7 April 2025), FWC held that it has no power under the Fair Work Act's flexible work...
Strategy isn’t a day. It’s a discipline. Why one-off strategy workshops fail – and what to do instead
“Five percent of the challenge is the strategy. Ninety-five percent is the execution.” — Carlos Ghosn, former COO of Nissan We’ve all seen it. A leadership team heads offsite for a day. The energy is high. The view is inspiring. There’s good...
How do you identify real psychosocial risks?
Do you remember when you were first learning to drive for the first time? Initially, the experience was stressful and uncomfortable as new skills were learned in an unfamiliar environment. With more practice, confidence and understanding, that...
Set the right foundations early: 6 key steps to induct and onboard new staff
Employee induction and onboarding are crucial stages in an organisation’s journey towards building a successful and motivated workforce. These processes go beyond routine introductions and standarised tick box exercises; they lay the foundation for...
175,000 reasons why banning non-compete clauses won’t increase productivity
– Naomi Wilson, Founding Director Banning non-compete clauses for workers earning less than $175,000 is a misguided initiative. While I recognise the Federal Government’s efforts, as part of their budget announcement, to remove barriers causing...
Employee accommodation: Avoid these common traps
It is not uncommon (particularly in rural settings) for employers to offer accommodation to their employees as part of their remuneration package. Particularly in regions like Toowoomba with a housing shortage, this can be a great way to attract...
The high price for failing to discipline an employee
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...
The easiest way to transform difficult workplace conversations.
As a leader, you're no stranger to challenging conversations and high-pressure situations. The constant flow of tough decisions and difficult communications can be overwhelming, especially when stress levels are high. The leaders who truly thrive...
Your New Obligation to have a Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan
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?...
In the aftermath of a Natural Disaster: Keys to Recovery and Resilience
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...
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