A deputy president has found conduct that occurred while two workers were driving to and from work, and on out-of-hours phone calls, occurred "at work", as per Fair Work Commission's.
Read MoreDid you know that if you decide to pay your staff at a higher pay rate than the Award rate, pay more than the Award allowances or alter working conditions but most Awards state that you must have an IFA in place signed by both you and the employee
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It’s important that you understand which Award/s apply to your business and you need to know as there could be a number of Awards you need to pay your employees
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The Government is implementing a reinsurance pool for cyclones and related flood damage, which will be backed by a $10 billion Government guarantee and cover household, residential strata and small business property insurance policies.
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With the popularity of home deliveries, trucking companies have even more traffic to navigate through. How can you safely accelerate risk management strategies for your transport business?
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Manufacturing businesses in Australia are sizing up their options to offshore, reshore, nearshore, or onshore in the face of the pandemic-induced disruption. This article looks at the pros and cons.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to have severe repercussions in Australia. Businesses are now at a higher risk of cyber attacks, increased commodity prices for imports and exports, inflation and pricier insurance premiums as a result of the attack.
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When a flood hits, staying safe and finding headspace to claim on your insurance for damage can be stressful. Improve your chances of a quick and fair resolution by following these tips, once you’re safe of course.
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Flexibility is the main reason businesses hire contractors. Think of it as your surge capacity to onboard swiftly, deal temporarily with skill shortages, try before you hire and protect your bottom line. But hiring and managing contractors opens up a new suite of risks for your business.
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What is a business continuity plan? How do you go about implementing something that will help your business thrive in the next 12 months and beyond?
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A cyber attack happened once every eight minutes in Australia in 2020-21. No sector in the economy was immune, according to reports made to the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
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The Victorian government has launched a two year trial ‘Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee’ Scheme that will pay sick leave for casual workers. Find out which jobs are eligible and what the scheme entails for your workers and your business.
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A company’s reliance on an expert employee to manage machine hazards created a "trap for inexperienced workers". A court fines it with $147,000 over an amputation incident and breach.
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The High Court of Australia delivered decisions which hold that to determine whether a person is an employee or independent contractor it is necessary to look at the legal rights and obligations agreed under the relevant contract.
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Insurers are assessing the impact of climate change on their viability, and the flow-on effects mean serious questions marks about the affordability of and access to insurance cover. Read on how this global issue affect your cover.
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The average person might be surprised by how many risks confront construction businesses. Safety hazards and workplace accidents are just one type of risk. Here's how to manage common risks in your construction business.
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Business interruption policies have been under the spotlight, with insurance claims hitting the courts. This article updates you on what’s covered and what’s not so you can better manage your business risks.
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There are no quick fixes for the current supply chain challenges affecting Australia and the globe, but here’s what some industries are doing to manage the uncertainty and risks.
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The Fair Work Commission has extended the entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave under Schedule X in many awards. Leave taken under Schedule X now needs to start by 30 June 2022.
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As COVID-19 vaccination rates rise across Australia, many staff with the option to work from home are returning to their workplaces part-time while logging the rest of their hours remotely.
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