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Human Resources

What is Long Service Leave ?

Employees are entitled to long service leave after working for the same employer for an extended period. Long service leave laws are different in each

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What is an IFA?

An IFA (Individual Flexibility Agreement) is a written agreement, between an employer and employee, used to change the effect of certain clauses in their award.

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2021 HR Trends

2020 was a big year, but what is to come for 2021. How will the events of last year affect our workplaces, and what do

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Managing Fatigue on Farms

Managing fatigue on farms during seeding and harvest can be particularly difficult because there is a lot of work to do in a short amount

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Casual Employee Controversy

In May 2020, the Full Federal Court ordered an employer WorkPac to back pay a casual employee, Rossato, full paid leave entitlements and public holiday

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Age discrimination in Australia

11% of Australian workers say they have experienced age discrimination in their current role. The Always Designing for People (ADP) Global Workforce View 2020 report

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2020 Wrap Up

As this unique and challenging year draws to a close, we summarise the changes to HR and Safety in 2020. This year the Fair Work

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WHSmith Underpays Australian Workers

WHSmith Australia has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying employees by $2.2 million. WHSmith Australia, owned by UK company WHSmith

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