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Common employment issues following increased Government restrictions
Following government announcements in NSW, Victoria and South Australia, we answer some of the key...
SA moves to level four restrictions after new Covid case: 19 July 2021
South Australia will implement “enhanced” restrictions after a woman tested positive earlier...
Video: HR Update – Restaurant Industry Award Changes
The Fair Work Commission has approved changes to the Restaurant Industry Award. To learn...
Changes to the Restaurant Industry Award: Flexibility Provisions
The Fair Work Commission has approved changes to the Restaurant Industry Award. To streamline...
New restrictions for NSW from midnight 17 July 2021
On the basis of updated health advice, the following changes come into effect across Greater...
Struggling to Find the Right Awards &/or Pay Rates? You’re Not Alone!
Don't feel bad if you're not immediately sure where to classify an employee under a modern award....
Video: HR Update – Struggling to find the Right Awards
Don’t feel bad if you’re not immediately sure where to classify an employee under a modern award....
Coles fined for underpaying over 4,000 workers almost $700K
Over 4,000 former Coles workers in Victoria were underpaid almost $700,000 in long service leave...
Unemployment rate drops below 5% barrier
The unemployment rate fell below 5% yesterday, implying that workers will have more power to...
From 11:59pm Thursday 15 July restrictions across Victoria have changed
New changes have been introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the number of people...
Mandated testing and the implications for Employers in Greater Sydney
With the restrictions set to increase for the Greater Sydney region and extend for weeks, the...
Government initiatives and relief packages for businesses: COVID-19
The latest on government initiatives and relief packages for businesses in relation to Coronavirus...
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