UPDATED 27 OCTOBER, 2020
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​On Friday 19 June 2020, the Fair Work Commission handed down its latest decision regarding the National Minimum Wage.  With the impact to business by COVID-19, the application of the increase has been varied with different industries set to apply the increases at different times.   As an employer, you need to be across these changes and how they apply to your business.

With JobKeeper still in place for many employers add in a range of upcoming public holidays and mix with reduced work hours for some and it can be a confusing time when working out who to pay what.  Here's a quick reference that should make it easier for you.

Well this year certainly has been a challenging year and most of us are counting down the days till we get to say ho, ho, ho and adios 2020, and hello to a bright new 2021!
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So, it is a fitting time to take a look at the Christmas and New Year’s shutdown. A time when some businesses temporarily shut down or scale back and run on skeleton staff over the Christmas and New year period. This time allows employers and employees some time away from work to relax, rejuvenate and spend time with family while many clients, suppliers and business partners do the same.

​​With everything that has happened during 2020 it is understandable that Christmas may not be your number one priority.  Christmas isn’t just about planning the company end of year party – there are a number of considerations businesses need to look at as the calendar year draws to a close and we’ve got a quick overview of all things people-related that should be on your radar now. 

Let’s state the obvious, Coivd-19 has impacted our team connections irrespective of how well we have utilised Zoom or instigated programs to keep our people engaged.  How could it not? 

​For many businesses, working from home was uncharted territory but many employees seem to be getting on with it and are still actively engaged with their work.  But how do you really know?