Yes folks, it’s coming up to that one day in September when Melbourne loses its mind, and the AFL Grand Final occurs.  In recent years, the excitement has been extended to include a public holiday on the Friday prior so we can all head into the city and watch the players being paraded through the […]

As of 1st August, paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV) entitlements for employees of small businesses came into effect. We know we’ve talked about family and domestic violence leave previously but this is part two of the legislative roll out and an important reminder to all regarding obligations and entitlements. Small Businesses These changes […]

Who doesn’t love annual leave!  Whether it’s sitting by a pool sipping cocktails, skiing down a mountain rejoicing in a fresh dusting of snow or maybe it’s exploring a new country and absorbing all that the local culture has to offer.  Without doubt, holidays are vital to both physical and mental wellbeing and of course […]

The Fair Work Commission has ruled in its 2022 Minimum Wage Review announced today, that Australia's lowest paid workers receiving the National Minimum Wage will receive a 5.2% pay increase from 1 July this year.  This equates to $40 per week based on a 38 hour work week. ​ The Fair Work Commission also ordered the modern award minimum rates to go up 4.6% “subject to a minimum increase of $40 per week”. In other words, the decision specifies:mode [...]