by focushr-team | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Employees aged 18, 19 or 20 working in the retail and fast-food industries may currently be paid a minimum award rate equivalent to 70%, 80% or 90% of the applicable adult minimum award rate. On 31 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) determined that modern...
by focushr-team | Jul 13, 2026 | Leadership
One statistic recently stopped me in my tracks. The median time away from work for a serious mental health workers’ compensation claim in Australia is now 35.7 working weeks. That’s almost nine months away from work. As someone who works with leaders, my...
by focushr-team | Jun 8, 2026 | People
When an employee experiences illness or injury, returning to work can be a significant transition for both the employee and the employer. Whether the illness or injury occurred at work or outside of work, a successful return to work process requires understanding,...
by focushr-team | Apr 13, 2026 | Resources
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. An organisation...
by focushr-team | Mar 10, 2026 | Resources
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 compensation after the FWC...
