Wages jump and fall across different industries during the pandemic
Teachers, bankers, plumbers and electricians have sprinted ahead of the pack with decent pay rises over the past three...
WA Government Moves One Step Closer To Criminalising Industrial Manslaughter
After nearly four weeks of debate, the WA Government’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Bill passed the Legislative Council...
New Feature: Drug & Alcohol Testing Resources
Do you have a reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or abusing drugs and or alcohol in your...
JobMaker Hiring Credit – What We Know So Far
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is a key part of the Government’s JobMaker Plan and was announced in the 2020-21...
McDonald’s franchisee hit with $82000 penalty for ‘systemic’ denial of drink and toilet breaks
One of Australia’s largest McDonald’s franchise operators has been fined for subjecting young workers to “cruel and inhumane” conditions....
Changes to the Professional Diving (Industrial) Award
As part of its Modern Award Review , the Fair Work Commission has changed when inshore divers employed under...