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Closing Loopholes – another opening for employees from 26 August 2024

The Fair Work Ombudsman has sent a reminder that the new Closing Loopholes workplace laws start today,  26 August 2024. If any of these apply to you,  click the link: – Casuals – Right to...

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Your Honour, ‘Facebook’ and ‘Twitter’ are the Grounds for Dismissal

The age of social media provides us with the opportunity to read a news article, share a photo and connect with a friend – all with one click of a button. Unfortunately, having the world at your...

Don’t Lose Sleep Over Noisy Neighbours!

Noisy neighbours are common, especially when you live in an apartment building. However, you can, with the support of your body corporate, do something if the noise is caused by a change in...

Employers generally like to get annual leave off their books

Employers generally like to get annual leave off their books.   Forced Leave:  Employers can force staff to take leave during an annual closedown (see the modern award), or if...

Is Mr Fluffy in your Roof?

The Government will test for free if you register before 1 August 2016.  If you do not register for testing by 1 August 2016 you will not have access to Government compensation  if your...

Not too Drunk to Get the Sack

Wining and dining is an aspect of today’s workplace culture, for insurance broker Mitchell Innes a night of drinking on the company tab meant the end of his employment with Willis Australia...

Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he would abolish the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). However, the Turnbull government has decided to keep the independent national...