5 Things You Need to Know as a Business as of 1 July 2025
New Wage Rates New wage rates apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. For more information please see our blog available here. You can view the new pay guides from the Fair Work Ombudsman website. Updated Fair Work Information Statements are also...
Protecting Vulnerable People in the Workplace
Australian workplaces encompass a diverse workforce, which comprises people of different cultural backgrounds, ages, physical and cognitive abilities, visa statuses, and employment arrangements. While all people in the workplace must be protected from harm,...
Recent Cases on Redundancy, Policies and Procedures
As we embark on the middle of the year, the Fair Work Commission has heard a number of cases that can serve as examples of how to manage employees in the workplace. Below are two examples of cases that provide the following key points: Redundancy (Severance Pay):...
New Annual Wage Review Announced by the Fair Work Commission 2025 – 2026
The Fair Work Commission has this morning approved a 3.5% increase in all award rates and the national minimum wage. The new minimum pay rates will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. The decision will lift the national minimum wage...
HAPPY EASTER 2025
With the Easter break fast approaching, businesses and employers should be aware of the upcoming public holidays and their potential influence on operational efficiency regarding employee entitlements and remuneration. Working on a Public Holiday Award and Agreement...
Can Employees Be Covered by More Than One Modern Award in Australia?
The minimum pay rates and working conditions for the employees are regulated through industrial instruments such as Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements or the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009. Employee are covered by the award that...
Employment Law in 2025
Happy New Year to all our members. As there are a few significant changes in employment law space in 2025, it would be prudent for our members as employers to be familiar with these changes and be proactive to implement these and amend the workplace policies and...
Employment Law Changes 2024 – 2025
Merry Xmas and Happy 2025 to all our members. 2024 saw some significant changes to workplace laws and regulations. These updates address everything from wage fairness to employee rights, and as we look ahead to 2025, there are more important changes on the...
Christmas and New Year Shutdown Information for Employers
Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and most businesses will either continue operating, reduce operations or completely shut-down. When deliberating on how to manage the workforce during this time, employers should consider the following: Providing Appropriate...
Recent Case on Breach of Post Employment Obligations (Restraint of Trade Clause)
Further to our Restraint of Trade/Non-Compete Clause blog earlier this year, the Federal Court of Australia last month ordered a former account manager to pay $500,000 to his former employer for breaching the confidentiality and restraint clauses under his contract of...
