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Refusal to use Personal Protective Equipment
We commonly get asked – can a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) absolve itself of responsibility if a worker refuses to use personal

New Workplace Gender Equality Reporting: keep your company on track
Another important changes all employers should be aware of relates to new gender equity reporting requirements. These are the amended reporting requirements under the Workplace Gender

New Superannuation Contribution Rates
One important changes all employers should be aware of relates to superannuation. The changes to the superannuation regime increase employers’ superannuation obligations starting from 1

Changes to Unfair Dismissal Laws
In October, the Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten announced that parliament will implement numerous important changes to the Fair Work Act this year, following an

Minimum Wage and Award Rate Increases
FROM 1 JULY, MINIMUM WAGES ARE GOING UP BY 2.6%. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET READY. The minimum wages for adults, juniors, trainees, apprentices,

Is It Time to Outsource Human Resources?
Professional employer organizations help free up business owners’ time to focus on generating revenue. BY:TODDI GUTNER Most small-business owners know the frustration of spending more

Tony Abbott could make paid parental leave world class
BY KATE ASHMOR Bravo Bernard Keane for yesterday raising the issue of paid parental leave, an important government policy which directly affects millions of Australian

‘Era of Mutual Respect’: motivating Gen Y
A greater understanding of what drives the Generation Y can help employers address employee disengagement and create more positive synergies in the workplace, business leaders

2012 Redland Business Awards
Our own Claire Harrison was the Chair of the Commonwealth Bank 2012 Redland Business Awards. The Redland City Chamber of Commerce proudly supports the recognition

Should all staff receive EEO training?
Senior staff are expected to implement and enforce EEO, bullying and harassment policies in a business; so, should all staff, including senior levels, receive appropriate
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