Welcome Back to Another HR Alert: Unveiling Psychosocial Hazards Psychosocial hazards have been at the forefront of everyone’s minds this year with the changing landscape of work and the new guidelines that came into effect for most States and territories. Here are 6 common Psychosocial Hazards to look out for: Poor Support: Neglecting...
Read More2023 has ushered in significant changes in the Industrial Relations and Human Resource spaces, creating an overwhelming environment. To help you stay updated, we are breaking down our HR Alerts into 3 focused parts, delivered weekly: Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) – New enforcement and Investigative powers. Starting from 12 December 2023, the AHRC is set...
Read MoreWe wanted to bring to your attention the ongoing discussions about casual employment in the media. You might have heard about the proposed changes in this area by the Federal Government as part of their upcoming industrial reforms. What is Casual Employment? Casual employment involves job offers without a firm commitment to ongoing work or set hours....
Read MoreAs we approach the second half of the year, we are seeing a continuation of the Fair Work changes that kicked off 2023. This alert will highlight the following: Minimum wage and superannuation increase Changes to shutdown provisions Training obligations specifically regarding policies and procedures Minimum wage increase: Starting from July 1, 2023, the national...
Read MoreFrom April 1st, 2023, the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws in Australia, specifically the Commonwealth Code of practice: managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace have been updated. This will impact how businesses managing, report and prevent psychosocial hazards in the workplace. But what exactly are psychosocial hazards? According to Comcare...
Read MoreThis year has marked a significant transformation in the industrial relations realm, thanks to the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill. However, as the next phase of changes approaches, staying up-to-date with the evolving employment law landscape may prove challenging for HR professionals. Despite the promise of improved conditions, the phased implementation of the...
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