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health safety and wellbeing

Sick Pay Guarantee pilot expands

The Victorian Government pilot scheme enabling casual, contract, self-employed workers access to sick and carer’s pay has been expanded and now includes more occupations.

28 August 2023

workplace relations

Changes proposed to employee records exemption

The Federal Government is currently considering changes to privacy laws so it is timely for employers to ensure they understand their obligations to employees.

23 August 2023

workplace relations

Verbal 'resignation' leads to unfair dismissal

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found an employee was harshly dismissed after expressing his desire to quit in a heated argument.

14 August 2023

workplace relations

How to avoid wage underpayments

Wage underpayments can result in long audits, costly penalties and reputational damage to your business.

09 August 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Paid family and domestic violence leave

Employees have access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period under new laws.

01 August 2023

workplace relations

Preparing for enterprise agreement negotiations

It’s important for employers to keep abreast of legislative changes and the business landscape to secure an enterprise agreement (EA) that benefits your business and employees.

31 July 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Does your business have a recruiting glass ceiling?

Ethnic name discrimination highlights glass ceilings do exist in the workplace, according to a Monash Business School study.

31 July 2023

workplace relations

Employee unlawfully dismissed due to disability

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found an employer unlawfully dismissed an employee after learning about their ADHD and autism diagnosis and medication use.

27 July 2023

workplace relations

How to manage employee warnings

From verbal warnings to disciplinary hearings, managers and employers will be required to take the lead in these challenging exchanges with employees as part of accountability measures in the workplace.

19 July 2023

workplace relations

New pay secrecy provisions in force

Pay secrecy provisions in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 came into effect on June 7, 2023.

11 July 2023

workplace relations

The importance of workplace mental health

Following recent changes to the Victorian workers’ compensation scheme, it has never been more crucial to manage mental inherent requirements in your workplace.

03 July 2023

workplace relations

Understanding the Protecting Worker Entitlements Act

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 passed through Federal Parliament on 22 June 2023.

28 June 2023

workplace relations

Compensation for domestic violence leave dismissal

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered compensation of $17,874.70 to an employee found to be unfairly dismissed after taking family and domestic violence (FDV) leave.

27 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Industry focus of illicit drugs campaign

Latest crime statistics show a post-pandemic uptick in Victoria as Crime Stoppers ramps up a campaign to anonymously report organised crime and illicit drugs trade in the workplace.

21 June 2023

workplace relations

Understanding the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme

The Victorian Government’s Portable Long Service Leave (LSL) Scheme has recently reached a milestone of 3,000 registered businesses.

21 June 2023

health safety and wellbeing

“She is my guide and best friend”

Making a tax-deductible donation will ensure Guide Dogs Victoria continues its vital work in matching people with low vision or blindness with their perfect Guide Dog.

19 June 2023


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