by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 1, 2018 | Human Resources
Effective 1 August 2018, all employees covered by modern awards, including full?time, part?time, and casual staff, are entitled to unpaid domestic violence leave. Businesses must now consider how they will manage this entitlement within their workplace policies. The...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 6, 2018 | Human Resources
Incorrectly classifying an employee as a contractor can be costly. Businesses can be fined up to $54,000 for sham contracting. It is easy to ensure you avoid such fines with advice from our human resources (HR) specialists. Employee or Contractor – Sham...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 25, 2018 | Human Resources
The Fair Work Act 2009 requires national minimum wage & minimum award rates be reviewed each financial year. The Fair Work Commission recently issued the 2017/18 annual wage review which will see increase by 3.5% from 1 July 2018. Wage Increase from July 2018...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 12, 2018 | Human Resources
Fair Work Wage Audits are essential for Australian businesses to remain compliant with workplace laws, avoid costly penalties, and protect their reputation. ABILITY GROUP specialises in guiding employers through these audits, ensuring accurate wage practices and...
by Marc Ring | Jan 11, 2018 | Human Resources
Historical context (2018; reviewed October 2026): This article described an earlier debate about casual classification. Rules changed on 26 August 2024, including the legal definition and the employee choice pathway to permanent employment. Employers should check the...
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 20, 2015 | Consulting, Human Resources, Work Health & Safety
We talk with businesses of all sizes across industries and many decide not to invest in pre-employment assessments or medicals before hiring employees. We also regularly speak with businesses that end up paying significantly more due to the impacts from what at times...
