In 2018 we advised you of a case that had possible implications for employee coverage under the Miscellaneous Award 2010, as a decision had been handed down by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) that contradicted longstanding advice by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The decision found the Award captured low paid/skilled workers not covered by another…
Read MoreFrom 1 July 2019, changes to the Corporations Act 2001 will enhance protections for whistleblowers within Australian companies who make disclosures about potential corporate, financial or tax misconduct. What are the new protections for Whistleblowers? The most notable changes of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2019 (Cth) include: Expansion of the whistleblower…
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Fellowship in the workplace ‘And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.’ – Acts 2:42 Fellowship and the breaking of bread go hand in hand, and can be found in our workplaces in different ways. This article explores how. The Bible gives us a great insight into the…
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The colder weather has come to town, which also means the cold and flu season is upon us. Preventing and managing colds and the flu in your workplace can be tricky. Raising awareness and educating staff how they can best protect themselves and their colleagues from picking up winter nasties can reduce the number and…
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