Christmas 2020: Queensland Public Holidays and Pay Rates
With the festive season almost here, now is the time to get up-to-speed with Queensland public holidays and pay rates. To help your business get it right, we have put together a quick guide. Common Awards and Public Holiday Rates Here is a  selection of public holiday pay rates for common awards. These details […]
Award changes from November, is your business ready?
Is your business up-to-speed with the latest award changes? The new minimum wage changes for Group 2 are due to kick off from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020. So, what exactly does your business need to know? About the changes In line with the Fair Work Commission’s announcement in […]
Are your employees happy? Find out with employee surveys
Let’s face it, 2020 has been an unprecedented year especially when it comes to the workplace. How have your staff coped and how are they feeling about their job satisfaction? Do you know? Here is one way you could find out. đ EMPLOYEE SURVEYS đ Whether itâs how your employees rate their job satisfaction or […]
Why your business needs an independent wage audit
When did your business last conduct an independent wage audit? The truth is, regular audits can help you avoid costly mistakes. In addition, an independent provider can give valuable confirmation about your payroll processes and personnel. Last week, legislation was passed in Queensland making it a criminal offence to knowingly underpay your staff. This means […]
COVID-19 & Employment Assistance Programs
LET’S TALK about Employment Assistance Programs (EAPs) – does your business use one? Unsurprisingly, EAP providers have seen an increase in demand this year. With the unique and challenging pressures of the pandemic encouraging more people to access supports. So, if you aren’t offering this benefit (and want to) or if you’re contemplating switching providers, […]
Managing your team remotely
Whether you have already been managing your team remotely or are staring down the barrel of it being a possibility, we have put together a quick checklist to help inspire productivity. TECH-UP: Make sure everyone has access to what they need to do their job and be patient with navigating technical issues. If needed, […]
COVID-19 and the workplace
With new COVID-19 cases in Queensland, we have answered some common employer questions about COVID-19 at the workplace. Firstly, while you are not expected to diagnose people, as an employer you have a work health and safety duty to minimise the risk where practically possible. What happens if an employee contracts COVID-19? If you have […]
Can I recruit for a role previously made redundant?
We often ask us whether or not it’s ok to recruit for a role previously made redundant. So, is it? To be clear, if your business makes a role redundant it should mean that it is no longer required to be performed by anyone. Therefore, in order to be a *genuine* redundancy, businesses should not be […]
Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants
Does your business need help with human resource advice during these challenging times? Round two of the Queensland Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants has been announced, with applications opening on 1 July 2020. Aimed at helping businesses affected by COVID-19, the Queensland Government is offering grants of up to $10K and money can be used for a […]
Redundancies and employer financial hardship
With the ongoing effects of COVID-19, some businesses are looking at reducing staff, including making redundancies. When this occurs, employers typically refer to the National Employment Standards to calculate the redundancy package (also known as severance pay). But what if your business is experiencing financial hardship and cannot pay? Firstly, it’s important to note that where employees […]