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Background Checks now available in partnership with WorkPro
The team at BetterHR are excited to announce our partnership with WorkPro, Australia’s leading...
BetterHR and WorkPro announce an exciting new partnership
For many small to medium businesses, the hiring process can be time consuming and administratively...
Westpac signs Enforceable Undertaking
Westpac Banking Corporation has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work...
Orders to stop sexual harassment at work
From 11 November 2021, the Fair Work Commission can receive applications for orders to stop sexual...
BetterHR – Christmas & New Year Support Hours
Our office will be closing for Christmas at 5.00 pm AEDT on Friday 17 December 2021. We will...
Commission Supports Employer Mandatory Vaccination Policy
In a recent case, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has upheld an employers right to...
New proof of COVID-19 vaccination medical exemption requirements in Victoria
Effective from 6pm Friday 12 November 2021, Victorian employers must now sight an employee's...
Nurse COVID-19 vax challenge fails
The Federal Court has rejected a bid for an injunction to halt disciplinary action against...
New Director ID Legal Requirements
Company directors need to verify their identity as part of a new director identification number...
Launceston eateries face FWO audits
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise visits to restaurants, cafes and fast-food outlets and...
Stage 3 minimum wage rates increase and super stapling changes
21 awards increased from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2021. The first pay...
Superannuation stapling and a minimum wage increase from 1 November
‘Superannuation stapling’ and a minimum wage increase for some awards come into effect from today,...
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