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Annual Wage Review: A Detailed Analysis of the Decision

Posted on June 11, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Wage Review, Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Minimum Wage, Modern Awards, Payroll, Wage Compliance, Workplace Relations

The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to Modern Award minimum wages and the National Minimum Wage, effective... Continue reading

Covert Recordings in Australian Workplaces: Legislation, Gaps and the Fair Work Commission’s Approach

Posted on June 11, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Covert Recordings, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Performance Management, Privacy Law, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Compliance, Workplace Investigation, Workplace Policies

Can an employee secretly record a workplace conversation? The answer is more complicated than many realise. Understanding the legal framework... Continue reading

Customers, Contractors and Sexual Harassment: Eklom Puts Third-Party Workplace Risk in the Spotlight

Posted on June 8, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Psychosocial Safety, Respect at Work, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Investigation, Workplace Relations

The Eklom decision is a timely reminder that workplace sexual harassment risks are not limited to employees. Customers, contractors and... Continue reading

Annual Wage Review 2026: In a Snapshot

Posted on June 2, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Wage Review, Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Minimum Wage, Modern Awards, Payroll, Wage Compliance, Workplace Relations

The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to Modern Award minimum wages and the National Minimum Wage, effective... Continue reading

Queensland Small Business Month: Supporting Small Business Compliance

Posted on May 14, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, HR, Industrial Relations, Queensland Small Business Month, Small Business Compliance, Wage Compliance

Queensland Small Business Month is a timely reminder for businesses to review their workplace compliance obligations and ensure they are... Continue reading

From “Toughen Up” to Respect: Preparing the Workforce for a New Era of Workplace Standards

Posted on May 13, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, HR, Psychosocial Safety, Workplace Bullying, Workplace Compliance, Workplace Culture, Workplace Training

The FWC’s Jetstar decision highlights the growing focus on respectful workplace behaviour, psychosocial safety, and the challenge of shifting outdated... Continue reading

The 7-Day Deadline: How Payday Super Will Change Your Payroll in 2026

Posted on May 13, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:ATO, Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, Payday Super, Payroll, Superannuation, Workplace Reform

From 1 July 2026, Australian employers must pay super at the same time as wages. "Payday Super" introduces tighter deadlines,... Continue reading

FWC Shuts Down “Reactivate and Avoid Liability” Playbook

Posted on May 6, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Commission, HR, Redundancy, Unfair Deactivation, Workplace Compliance

The FWC has confirmed that reactivating a gig worker does not prevent liability for unfair deactivation, reinforcing the risks of... Continue reading

Can I Make My Employee Redundant? Understanding Genuine Redundancy Obligations

Posted on April 16, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, Genuine Redundancy, HR, Redeployment, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

A genuine redundancy focuses on the role, not the person. Employers must meet strict legal requirements to avoid costly unfair... Continue reading

Don’t Mess with the NES… Or Is It Time for Reform?

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, National Employment Standards, NES, Workplace Reform

A Parliamentary Inquiry into the National Employment Standards is underway, with unions and employer groups divided on whether reform is... Continue reading

Labour Day Public Holidays Across Australia in 2026

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, HR, Payroll, Public Holidays, Workforce Planning

Labour Day public holidays fall on different dates across Australia in 2026, requiring employers to plan for varying compliance, payroll,... Continue reading

Walking the Narrow Line: Discretionary Resignation or Forced Dismissal?

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, General Protections, HR, Unfair Dismissal

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights the “narrow line” between resignation and dismissal, reinforcing the importance of how employers... Continue reading

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