by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Jul 13, 2016 | General News, News Flash Bulletin
At Workwise we are often asked questions by members about the use of probationary periods within their workplaces for new staff. Typically we often see this terminology being applied to new ‘casual’ employees as well………..wrong!!...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Jun 24, 2016 | General News, Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin
A number of Members are still utilising employment application forms that include a series of health and medical questions which are putting their businesses or organisations at risk of breaching Australian legislation. In fact, it is so prevalent that Workwise has...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | Jun 17, 2016 | General News, Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin
On 10 June 2016 the WA Industrial Relations Commission issued a decision increasing the WA Minimum Wage by $13.00 per week. This means that the WA Minimum Wage will increase from $679.90 per week to $692.90 per week from 1 July 2016. All state award wage rates will...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | May 31, 2016 | General News, Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin
The Fair Work Commission has today ruled on the minimum wage increase effective from the 1st July granting award-reliant workers a 2.4%% increase and lifting the national minimum wage by $15.80 a week or 41 cents an hour. The new weekly minimum wage will be $672.70—...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | May 19, 2016 | General News, Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin
We have had a number of queries in recent weeks with regard to engaging temporary replacement staff whilst an employee is taking Parental Leave. Whilst there are no specific provisions in the Fair Work Act (FWA) that require an employer to inform a replacement...
by Q1RCw1sbq9 | May 3, 2016 | General News, Monthly Newsletter, News Flash Bulletin
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics point to an estimated 2.3 million casual employees now making up around 24% of the workforce. Recent Court decisions have revealed some indications of a change in approach and interpretation as to what constitutes...
