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Guidance released for vaccine rollout in Australian workplaces
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released updated guidance for...
What will you do when Jobkeeper ends?
There is no doubt that the end of jobkeeper will have a significant effect on many businesses in...
What does Uber’s UK court case loss mean for Australian workers?
The lawyer who successfully argued for two former Uber drivers in a UK workers’ rights case...
Consultation required before coronavirus layoff
A Melbourne hotel that claimed an inability to engage in face-to-face discussions before making a...
Victoria’s 5 Day Circuit breaker action: help for employers
The Victorian Government has announced Stage 4 restrictions across much of Victoria. A broad range...
Feature Updates: Templates – Letters, Forms, and Policies.
This time of the year poses a unique business environment for many of our clients. Some businesses...
NSW & WA Grants for Small Businesses Affected by COVID Lockdowns
The New South Wales and Western Australia state governments have now announced new grants for...
The JobMaker Hiring Credit – 1st Claim Period Open Until 30 April 2021
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is here and businesses can claim payments for new positions they create...
What is the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code?
As a small business employer there may come a time where you will need to dismiss an employee. The...
Wage growth will remain low for at least three years says RBA Boss
The RBA is warning that wage growth won't be "materially higher" for at least three years. The...
Pay Rate Increases from 1 Feb 2021. Has your industry been affected?
BetterHR Subscribers are reminded that the pay rates in the following group 3 Industry Awards will...
Fair Work Case: Can Mandatory Workplace Vaccinations be Enforced?
The Fair Work Commission is investigating an unfair dismissal case whereby an employee’s refusal...