Back in the day, the year used to tick along at a fairly predictable pace. Christmas happened when the tinsel appeared in shop windows, and someone inevitably burnt their feet running across the driveway to bring the metal bins in. A few months later the local bakery would suddenly be stacked with proper hot cross […]

Managing people comes with plenty of moving parts, and leave entitlements are one of the big ones. We regularly receive questions about employee leave entitlements, so here’s your clear, practical reference guide. Understanding what your employees are entitled to, and how those entitlements work in practice, helps you stay compliant, support your team, and avoid […]

As the year winds down, there’s nothing better than celebrating together - recognising achievements, sharing a laugh, and saying goodbye to another big year. A Christmas or end-of-year function is a great way to thank your team and boost morale. But it’s also important to make sure everyone can relax and have fun safely. A […]

Last month saw a ruling in the case against Woolworths and Coles alleged underpayments. While the lengthy ruling specifically related to the construction of the General Retail Industry Award, Justice Nye Perram’s ruling will have broad application as he made two very important findings which are likely to be read as to be applied across […]