Cash boost for apprentices
From michaelwest.com.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $626 million commitment to increase apprentice allowances in housing construction and clean energy, with eligible apprentices … read more
Employment Issues
Employment Law Compliance in the US for Australian Companies
From LegalVision: Australian businesses expanding into the United States must navigate complex federal and state employment laws, including issues such as at-will employment, employee … read more
New funding lightens the load of hiring an apprentice
From www.aigroup.com.au: Eligible small and medium-sized businesses can receive payments of up to $5,200 per year to help cover the costs of hiring an … read more
$1.4 Million award for employee’s Psychiatric Injury
From lynchmeyer.com.au: The High Court awarded $1.44 million in damages to Mr. Elisha for psychiatric injuries after Vision Australia breached his employment contract by … read more
World Economic Forum forecast for accountants misses the mark
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: A report from the World Economic Forum predicts a potential decline of traditional accounting jobs by nearly 20% by 2030 due to … read more
Casual vs Part Time Employment in Australia
From jbsolicitors.com.au: A detailed examination of the differences between casual and part-time employment in Australia, focusing on definitions, benefits, legal protections, and economic impacts. … read more
Amazon Workers Write an RTO Survival Guide
From www.ibtimes.co.uk: Amazon employees have created a humorous “survival guide” to navigate the company’s challenging return-to-office policy, which includes tips on personal hygiene, etiquette, … read more
Gender pay gaps: the methodology minefield
From www.icaew.com: (UK context) The Employment Rights Bill in the UK aims to enhance gender pay gap transparency, requiring companies to publish action plans, … read more
‘Tick and Flick’ gets the kick: FWC calls for proactive implementation
From www.holdingredlich.com: A recent Fair Work Commission case emphasized that employers cannot use a ‘tick and flick’ strategy for policy implementation regarding workplace conduct. … read more
Jail time now in play for wage thieves
From www.claytonutz.com: Australian employers who intentionally underpay employee wages may face criminal penalties under amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, which began on … read more
The impact of caring
From www.journalofaccountancy.com: Gallup research has revealed that a culture of caring within organizations significantly enhances employee engagement and reduces turnover, yet only about 25% … read more
Anti Discrimination Policy
From www.aicd.com.au: Organisations in Australia must adopt proactive anti-discrimination policies, as recent legal changes impose a “positive duty” to prevent workplace harassment and discrimination. … read more
Unpacking the High Court’s Elisha decision (podcast)
From www.lawyersweekly.com.au: In December, the High Court of Australia overturned a 115-year-old precedent, ruling that “sham” terminations can lead to psychiatric injury, with significant … read more
When to engage recruiters
From CPA Australia: Engaging a recruitment firm can be beneficial for organizations lacking internal resources or expertise to fill specialist positions, as recruiters have … read more
LMT Exemptions: What Should You Know This 2025?
From jbsolicitors.com.au: Labour Market Testing in Australia and the exemptions that facilitate the hiring of foreign workers in specialized roles.
The conditions for exemptions, … read more