Changes to Unfair Dismissal Laws
In October, the Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten announced that parliament will implement numerous important changes to the Fair Work Act this year, following an…
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Minimum Wage and Award Rate Increases
FROM 1 JULY, MINIMUM WAGES ARE GOING UP BY 2.6%. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET READY. The minimum wages for adults, juniors, trainees, apprentices,…
Is It Time to Outsource Human Resources?
Professional employer organizations help free up business owners’ time to focus on generating revenue. BY:TODDI GUTNER Most small-business owners know the frustration of spending more…
Tony Abbott could make paid parental leave world class
BY KATE ASHMOR Bravo Bernard Keane for yesterday raising the issue of paid parental leave, an important government policy which directly affects millions of Australian…
‘Era of Mutual Respect’: motivating Gen Y
A greater understanding of what drives the Generation Y can help employers address employee disengagement and create more positive synergies in the workplace, business leaders…
2012 Redland Business Awards
Our own Claire Harrison was the Chair of the Commonwealth Bank 2012 Redland Business Awards. The Redland City Chamber of Commerce proudly supports the recognition…
Should all staff receive EEO training?
Senior staff are expected to implement and enforce EEO, bullying and harassment policies in a business; so, should all staff, including senior levels, receive appropriate…
Parental leave qualifying period for second pregnancy?
It may happen that an employee falls pregnant with less than 12 months separating the births of the children. So, how is such a situation…
Adverse action — employer said worker was subby
An employer’s action in dismissing a painter and making reckless representation about his work position contravened the Fair Work Act 2009. The Federal Magistrates Court…
About Me – Claire Harrison
Thanks to Fairfax for including Claire in this month’s edition of d’fine magazine. To check it out follow this link: Dfine 110912. The post About Me…
