Family and Domestic Violence leave terms have now been incorporated into all Modern Awards (from 1 August 2018). read more

Back in July 2013, we posted an article warning about the dangers of HR Consultancies making misleading and inappropriate claims regarding their ability to "guarantee" compliance.   read more

The Company Christmas Party - just deciding whether to have one can be a minefield for businesses! read more

An additional "step" in the process of managing rosters has recently been introduced to the Fair Work Act. read more

Yes it nearing the end of the year.  We are entering party season - a great time to unwind, rub shoulders with workmates etc.  This can be a fun time! But end of year parties have a very serious side as many of these antics lead to "regrets" after. Recent research in Australia found that 70% of people believed that hitting the booze led to a more "personal" feeling amongst staff.  Nearly a quarter of females interviewed admitted that their boss had made a pass at them at an office party. read more

A couple of days ago I was discussing Small Business HR with a perspective client.  He was on the look out for a HR System to use in his business. read more

PayCheck Plus is Fair Work Australia's online application for calculating pay under a modern award. You can:

• use it to find base pay rates, allowances, overtime and penalty rates
• calculate pay rates per hour, or for entire shifts worked over 7 days
• print, export and save your selections.

A recent press release from Fair Work Australia says a lot:

"Operators of fast-food food outlets in Brisbane have found out the hard way that paying staff what they thought was about right isn't good enough."

"What's particularly concerning is that many employers claimed to have limited knowledge of the basic entitlements of their staff, Acting Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), Bill Loizides, said." read more

I often visit small and growing businesses to discuss with them their people management needs. Their need is a very simple one - "I just want to treat my people right and make sure I am compliant". Unfortunately,until recently, that need could not be addressed in a simple manner and many employers would place the need in the "too hard" basket.   read more