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The crucial role of HR in the NDIS industry

Providing support services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a complex and demanding environment, and the role of Human Resources (HR) has become more critical than ever to

Opinion hour: Shining a light on the gender pay gap

Last week, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published its first ever gender pay gap data for companies with more than 100 employees, and the numbers aren’t pretty.

Your guide to casual conversion under the NES

From 26 August 2024, reforms introduced by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act will create a single pathway for eligible casual workers to choose to convert to permanent

Employment law changes: Closing more loopholes

The second of the Labor government’s Closing Loopholes Acts has passed, ushering in a raft of changes to employment and industrial relations laws.

5 practical tips for SMEs to reduce financial stress in 2024

You’re not alone if you feel like your business is sailing close to the wind financially. This is the time of year – with short months and summer holidays – when cash flow can be a real issue.

Setting yourself up for success in 2024

The new year is often a time of reflection, stock-taking, and goal setting, especially as many organisations shut down for a couple of weeks over the festive season, slowing down the pace of life and

Employment law: Ciao 2023… Here comes 2024

It’s been a busy year for workplace and industrial relations. We’ve had numerous changes to employment law under Anthony Albanese’s Labor government, and there are plenty more scheduled for 2024.

Unfair dismissal vs general protections

When it comes to ending an employment relationship, getting it wrong can put you at risk of employee claims of unfair dismissal and breaching general protections.

HR basics: Offboarding

Taking care of the last part of an employee’s tenure may not seem as important as other stages of employment, but regardless of the reason for the person’s exit or how long they’ve been with you,

Get ready for changes to fixed-term contracts

Employers can no longer employ a person on a fixed-term contract that is longer than 2 years (including extensions) or extend a fixed-term contract more than once.