Social media is a common tool utilised in the modern workplace environment. You may have heard of instances of employees posting comments about their employer or clients.

On 24 June 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 was introduced as a government initiative to help combat workplace sexual harassment.

Feedback plays a very important part in creating a high performing workplace culture and team.

Often employees can experience workplace stress, personal, family or health problems which can result in increased absenteeism.

The Fair Work Commission announced a 2.5% increase to the national minimum wage and award minimum wages.

Late last week the Fair Work Commission issued a provisional view that it will insert an exemption rate clause into the Restaurant Industry Award.

All employers have the right to direct or instruct their employees in the workplace with lawful and reasonable directions (reasonable management action).

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic the Federal Budget, released this week, is strongly focused on stimulating job growth and lowering the unemployment rate.

Dealing with long-term employee absence due to a long-term illness can be difficult however employers need to ensure they act with compassion, whilst also taking into consideration the needs of the business.

Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) franchisors can be held responsible for their franchisees’ conduct. These provisions apply to ‘responsible franchisor entities’.

In March 2019, the Australian Federal Government introduced changes to the Corporations Act (2001) (the Act) in order to provide greater protections for Whistleblowers.

Increases to the Super Guarantee have been slated for a number of years, with the long-term goal to increase the rate to 12% however a number of.

On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The changes came into effect 27 March 2021.

For many Australians, and indeed people worldwide, the upcoming holiday season may not hold the same anticipation and joy as in previous years.

With bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic and now wide-spread flooding, financial stress and loneliness are appearing as key concerns.

As employers, we may be tempted to place more significant value in feedback from highly valued, long-standing employees over other employees when making the decision. However, this approach has been shown to be significantly flawed when it comes to conducting an internal investigation, as a recent case bought before the Fair Work Commission (FWC) highlights.

Join us during an exciting period of growth at Infinity HR. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a HR Graduate to join our team on a permanent basis.

As we rang in the New Year and 2020 began, nobody could have anticipated what the year ahead was to bring on a multitude of levels; personally and professionally, locally and globally, the state of life, and business, as we knew it was to change beyond recognition.

Does your business employ staff on a casual basis? If the answer is yes, it is crucial you are abreast of the latest changes for employers regarding calculating overtime rates for casual employees, which were handed down by the Fair Work Commission last week.

The employee experience encapsulates what people encounter, observe and experience at an organisation throughout their journey as an employee.

Delivering an exceptional employee experience has been shown to have many positive flow-on effects for employees, organisations, and customers alike.

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Annual Report has shown that more than $123 million in unpaid wages were recovered in the past financial year.