Work Christmas parties will be very different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Safety precautions include social distancing, venue capacity & the way people are expected to interact. Despite continued relaxations, it is important for businesses to know what they can & can not do as well as the importance of reiterating your Code of Conduct policy.
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The holiday period, often called the Silly Season, is a time for joy, celebration, and connection. At ABILITY GROUP, we believe you can enjoy the festivities while keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe. With COVID-19 still a consideration, it’s important to balance fun with responsibility.
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The Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages, equating to a $13 per week increase in the national minimum wage. Following Stage 1 Award increases for essential service workers in July, new minimum award rates start for industries like manufacturing & construction commence 1 November 2020.
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On the 21st of July 2020, the Australian Federal Government announced the extension of the JobKeeper scheme for a further six months until 28 March 2021. There are two separate extension periods & for each extension period an additional actual decline in turnover test applies & the JobKeeper payment differs.
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In August 2020, the High Court of Australia handed down a landmark decision in Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU & Ors [2020] HCA 29. This overturned the earlier Full Federal interpretation and clarified how paid personal (carer’s) leave should be accrued under the Fair Work Act 2009
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Human Resources (HR) can be complex & our goal is to make HR easier for businesses. We often hear of many uncertainties or myths. In this article we cover some common misconceptions including; warnings prior to termination, employment contracts & negative references.
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