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!!...
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...
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...
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—...
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...
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...
