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Why an audit conversation became a workforce conversation
Preparing for an NDIS audit? Discover why organisational knowledge, leadership capability and workforce resilience are just as important as compliance documentation. I recently sat down with the owner of an NDIS provider to discuss an upcoming audit. Like most audit preparation conversations, I expected we would spend our time […]
The Four People Keeping Me Awake at Night: What Every NDIS Provider Needs to Know About Burnout and Workforce Risk
As NDIS providers grow, hidden workforce risks emerge. Discover why relying on a handful of high performers may threaten your organisation’s future. I was having coffee with the owner of an NDIS provider recently when they said something I wasn’t expecting. Given the ongoing workforce shortages across the sector, […]
15 Years Of Experience Supporting Employers Through Change
Fifteen years ago, Margaret Goody founded AKYRA with a simple belief… businesses perform at their best when their people do. Since then, we’ve witnessed significant shifts in workplace relations, employment legislation, leadership expectations, workforce demographics and the way organisations attract, manage and retain talent. What began as a passion […]
Is the NDIS Workforce crisis focusing on the wrong workforce problem?
Discover why workforce retention, leadership and workforce stability are the real keys to improving participant outcomes, reducing turnover and building a sustainable organisation. Should it be about keeping workers rather than recruiting new ones When I speak with NDIS providers, the conversations often start in the same way… recruitment. […]
Abandonment Of Employment… The Fastest Way To Create Risk Is To Assume It Exists
Learn when employee absence becomes abandonment of employment, the legal risks of getting it wrong, and the steps employers should take to protect their organisation. It’s a familiar scenario. An employee stops turning up. Calls go unanswered. Emails bounce back, or worse, are simply ignored. The operational pressure builds […]
Wage Risk Doesn’t Start in Payroll: How SMEs Get Exposed (and How to Take Back Control)
Learn why payroll isn’t the real source of wage compliance risk. Discover how Australian SMEs can identify hidden payroll risks, improve governance and protect their business from costly compliance failures. Most business owners don’t wake up in the morning thinking about payroll compliance. They’re thinking about customers, staff shortages, […]
Wage Theft Criminalisation: The Real Risk Isn’t What Most SME Owners Think
Understand how Australia’s wage theft laws affect SMEs. Learn where payroll compliance risks really exist, what regulators are looking for, and how your business can reduce exposure before problems arise. When the criminalisation of wage theft became law, many small and medium-sized business owners immediately assumed the same thing: […]
Personal Leave In The Digital Age… Evidence And Notice
Managing personal leave is not just about accepting medical certificates. This article explains how employers can apply notice and evidence requirements fairly, assess digital and retrospective certificates, and manage attendance patterns while staying aligned with Fair Work obligations.
Personal Leave in the Digital Age: Where Convenience Meets Credibility
Online medical certificates are now a common part of workplace leave management, but they are not always straightforward for employers to assess. This article explores how to balance accessibility, trust and accountability when reviewing personal leave evidence under the Fair Work Act.
Part-time isn’t ‘flexible by default’ – what the Woolworths case means for all employers
The Woolworths Fair Work case is a timely reminder that part-time employment is not automatically flexible. Employers still need to get the fundamentals right, including guaranteed hours, agreed work patterns, roster changes, overtime and employee consent. Here’s what the decision means in practice, and where businesses may need to tighten…
After-Hours Contact: When Everyday Habits Become a Compliance Risk
Most small businesses don’t think of after-hours contact as a compliance issue. It’s usually practical. Familiar. Done to stay on top of work, keep clients happy, or make the next day easier. A quick message in the evening. A task posted in a group chat. An email sent ‘so it’s…
The Right To Disconnect – What It Means For Small Business In Practice
The Right to Disconnect is one of those workplace reforms that sounds straightforward on the surface - until you try to apply it in a real small business. From 26 August 2025, small business employers are required to comply with the Right to Disconnect. Much of the public conversation has…
Why Policy & Procedure Matter – When Systems Fail, Risk Follows
The recent Fair Work Commission decision involving Queensland Rail and former train driver Luke Bowen offers an important learning opportunity for employers. The case has drawn attention not because of the behaviour involved, but because it highlights a recurring organisational risk: where policy exists but is not supported by defensible…
Psychosocial Hazards At Work – What Employers Need To Know (And Do)
For many small and medium businesses, psychosocial hazards still feel like a newer, fuzzier side of workplace health and safety. Something that sits somewhere between HR, people management and ‘we’ll deal with it if something goes wrong’. That mindset is now well out of date. Across Australia, psychosocial safety […]
How to Choose the Right Outsourced HR Partner
Discover how outsourced HR support helps small businesses manage compliance, reduce risk, and handle employee issues with confidence For many small and medium organisations, HR is critical, but rarely simple. This guide is designed for business owners, leaders, and managers who are busy running their organisation, growing revenue, supporting customers,…
What Are My CEIS Obligations
Are Your Casuals Still Casual? Understanding The Practical Reality Test Discover the new casual employment rules, practical reality test, CEIS obligations, and how businesses can comply to avoid disputes and penalties. The days of classifying someone as a casual simply because the employment contract says so are over! Under […]
New Casual Employment Rules For 2026
Casual Employment Has Changed: What Employers Need To Know In 2026 Australia’s casual employment laws have changed in 2026. Learn the new casual definition, employee choice pathway, CEIS obligations, and how employers can stay compliant and avoid penalties. Australia’s casual employment landscape has undergone one of the most significant […]
Preparing Your Business For AI
Learn how to implement AI in your business strategically and responsibly. This practical guide covers workforce readiness, compliance, upskilling, and change management for sustainable AI adoption.
7 Essential Steps to Manage Staff When AI Changes Their Role
AI is rapidly changing how work gets done. For many organisations, this means certain tasks, sometimes even entire roles will look very different in the months and years ahead. While AI can deliver real benefits, it also creates uncertainty for employees.
Pay Correctly. Prove It Fast! Avoid payroll mistakes.
Learn how SMEs can manage awards, wage increases, super at 12% and payroll records to stay compliant and audit-ready. SMEs are juggling award changes, annual wage updates and the superannuation step-up to 12%. Here’s a practical, five-point plan to keep your payroll accurate — and your records audit-ready.
Employee Records – the hidden foundation of wage compliance (What SMEs need to fix NOW)
Employee Records: What SMEs Must Know to Stay Compliant Employee records are the foundation of wage compliance. Learn what SMEs must keep, new legal expectations, and the 8-step checklist to reduce underpayment risk. With wage accuracy under the microscope, the fastest way to reduce risk is to strengthen your […]
Team Member Spotlight: Meet Andrea Roberts
At AKYRA, we believe our people are at the heart of what we do. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Andrea Roberts, one of our talented HR professionals who brings passion, energy, and expertise to our clients and our team every day. Let’s get to know Andrea a little…
From zero tolerance to zero harm: AKYRA’s Small Businesses Guide on Psychosocial Safety & NonHostile Workplaces
From zero tolerance to zero harm: AKYRA’s Small Businesses Guide on Psychosocial Safety and NonHostile Workplaces Psychosocial safety is now a compliance issue and NOT just a HR topic. Why “tick-the-box” workplace training no longer works and can potentially cost your business.
Can You Legally Cut an Employee’s Pay in Australia?
The Fair Work Commission has sent a clear message about how employers should approach pay equity. Salary Cuts and Australian Employment Law: What Every Employer Must Know.
What Every Business Needs To Know About Domestic & Family Violence
Domestic and family violence affects workplaces every day. This guide explains employer obligations, DFV leave, WHS responsibilities and how to respond safely, lawfully and with compassion when employees need support.
The 3 Biggest Employment Law Changes Coming in 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Why 2026 will redefine Payroll, Leave and HR Compliance for Small Businesses. Learn how these reforms will impact Australian small businesses and what you need to do.
The Forgotten Women – AKYRA’s Charity of Choice for 2026! Making a real difference
Women over 55 are the fastest-growing homeless demographic in Australia. AKYRA Strategy & Development is supporting The Forgotten Women by donating 1% of invoicing to help change this reality.
Decoding Award Coverage And Pinpointing The Principal Purpose Of A Role
Award coverage isn’t about job titles or task lists. It turns on a role’s true principal purpose. This article explains how the Fair Work Commission decodes award coverage, using real case examples, practical contrasts, and clear guidance to help employers and employees determine lawful pay, entitlements, and compliance.
Navigating Refusals of Annual Leave – A Practical Guide for Employers
Refusing annual leave can be lawful if done reasonably. This guide explains when employers can say no, how to handle disputes, manage peak periods, leave-in-advance, and stay compliant with Fair Work while maintaining workplace harmony.
Making Sense Of Workplace Relations Changes In The Non-For-Profit Sector
If you work in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, you know that workplace relations can feel like a maze, and in 2025, that maze just got more complex. From sleepover provisions under the SCHADS Award to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) push for payroll remediation, these aren’t minor tweaks. They impact…
Acknowledging Small Steps 4 Hannah
The Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation exists to HALT the cycle of domestic and family violence, empowering individuals and communities to be informed, confident to act, respected, and safe. We have been honored to support them throughout 2025.
Avoiding Underpayment Risks: Why HR Systems Need Expert Setup And Oversight
Investing in HR software isn’t enough, incorrect setup can lead to costly underpayments. Learn how expert configuration, audits, and ongoing support keep your HR system compliant, accurate, and efficient.
Start Planning Your HR For 2026: Why Now Is The Time To Rethink Your Strategy
Struggled with reactive HR in 2025? Learn why planning your HR strategy now can transform your 2026, reducing risk, improving compliance, and boosting employee engagement. Explore how planning and outsourced HR solutions can align your people strategy with business growth.
Navigating the New Era of Workplace Regulation – Challenges & Opportunities for Australian Employers
Australia’s workplace reforms enhance engagement but raise administrative demands. The AHRI report urges strong line-manager capability, cultural change, and strategic workforce planning, stressing a balance between compliance and practical practices.
Team Member Spotlight: Meet Morgan Keenan
At AKYRA, we believe our people are at the heart of what we do. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Morgan Keenan, one of our talented HR professionals who brings passion, energy, and expertise to our clients and our team every day. Let’s get to know Morgan a little…
Navigating Public Holidays & Shutdowns Over Christmas & New Year… What Employers Need To Know In 2025
As the end of the year approaches, many businesses begin planning for the annual Christmas and New Year shutdown. While this period can offer a welcome break for employees and employers alike, it also brings with it a range of legal obligations that must be carefully managed to ensure compliance…
Why Documentation Matters: Lessons from the Qantas Case on Adverse Action
When it comes to defending an employment decision, what you write down today could either protect your business, or become Exhibit A against you tomorrow. Learn how the Qantas adverse action case highlights the power of documentation in defending Fair Work claims.
How To Handle Unpaid Leave Requests Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Team)
Balancing empathy for your employees with the operational realities of running your business can make it challenging to handle unpaid leave requests effectively. Use our FREE Handling Unpaid Leave Requests checklist to navigate this process with confidence and consistency.
What Employers Need to Know About a Support Person
Your Right to a Support Person is an important part of ensuring fairness during workplace investigations. When running a workplace investigation, allowing an employee to bring a support person helps make the meeting fair, balanced, and less intimidating, while keeping the focus on the facts!
Annualised Salaries Under Scrutiny: What Employers Need to Know Now
A landmark Federal Court decision has redefined how Australian employers must manage annualised salaries, putting an end to broad set-off clauses and forcing businesses to rethink payroll compliance on a pay-period basis.
Unlock Your HR Potential with the HR BizBitz SmartStart Kit
Managing people is one of the most rewarding but also the most challenging parts of running a business. From onboarding to ensuring you comply with constantly changing legislation, it’s easy for business owners to feel over whelmed.
Has Your Employee Stopped Showing Up? Don’t Risk an Unfair Dismissal Claim
When an employee disappears without explanation, employers must tread carefully. Get it wrong and you risk costly unfair dismissal claims, but the right process protects both your business and your people.
Struggling to Manage HR in Your Small Business?
As a business owner, your employees’ welfare and your company’s growth should be your top priorities. However, for many small businesses, managing Human Resources (HR) can feel overwhelming!
Are overseas employees of Australian companies protected by the Fair Work Act?
Unsure if the Fair Work Act applies to overseas employees? Learn how Australia's employment legislation affects staff working abroad and what your obligations are under the Fair Work Act.
What happens if employers don’t pay super to eligible contractors?
In Australia, superannuation is a key part of the retirement income system. Employers are legally required to contribute to it, not only for employees but, in some cases, for independent contractors as well.
Termination payments: why “on the final day” really means on the final day
Termination Payments: Why “On the Final Day” Really Means On the Final Day. Learn how SMEs can prepare with support from Akyra.
Crossing the 15-employee line – what changes for your business?
At Akyra, one of the most common questions we hear from clients - especially those experiencing growth - is: “What’s the difference between being a small business under the Fair Work system and not being one?”
EOFY 2025: what employers need to know about wage and super changes
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been actively enforcing compliance with record-keeping obligations, and the statistics from recent years highlight the impact of these efforts.
Wage theft is now a crime in Australia – are you payroll compliant?
Under new Fair Work laws, employees can legally ignore unreasonable after-hours contact. Learn how SMEs can prepare with support from Akyra.
The Right to Disconnect – What SMEs in Australia Need to Know in 2025
Under new Fair Work laws, employees can legally ignore unreasonable after-hours contact. Learn how SMEs can prepare with support from Akyra.
The FWO Can Come Calling
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been actively enforcing compliance with record-keeping obligations, and the statistics from recent years highlight the impact of these efforts.
What can be deducted from termination wages?
What can legally be deducted from an employee’s final wages upon termination? The short answer is - not much, and certainly not without the right legal process.
New FWC reforms that boost award wages in 5 key sectors
The FWC has announced landmark reforms set to significantly increase award wages across five key female-dominated industries.
What can employers do when a sick day is faked?
Have you ever had an employee call in sick, only to later discover they were attending a footy match or another activity?
Diving into the latest changes in casual employment
The new ‘employee choice’ pathway for converting from casual to permanent employment is now in effect for many Australian employers.
Industrial Instruments Explained: A Guide for Small Business Owners
Understand what industrial instruments are, the different types, and how you can ensure you’re doing the right thing.
How to Manage Performance and Disciplinary Action in the Workplace
Learn how you can confidently manage performance and disciplinary action while creating a workplace where your team can thrive.
How to Respond to a Resignation as an Employer
Managing employee resignations—especially those made in the heat of the moment—requires a structured, fair, and legally sound approach.
Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Law Changes: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Stay ahead of Queensland’s anti-discrimination law changes with expert HR support from Akyra. Learn how new protected attributes and positive duty obligations impact your business and what steps you need to take before 1 July 2025.
Lessons for Employers from the Latest Fair Work Ombudsman Action
A recent Fair Work Ombudsman case highlights the risks of wage underpayment and non-compliance with the Fair Work Act. Learn key lessons for SMEs and how to avoid costly penalties.
Navigating the New Award Provisions for Introductory Classifications in Australia
As we step into 2025, major changes are coming to modern awards, impacting both employers and employees. Introduced by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), these changes aim to create fairer, more structured employment pathways with clear progression and minimum pay standards.
Are You Ready for Queensland’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan?
As we approach March 2025, employers and managers must prepare for the implementation of Queensland’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan.
The Great Detachment in Australia: What It Means for Your Business
The "Great Detachment" is a term describing employees' emotional disengagement from their work and it is a growing concern for Australian businesses.
Navigating the Voluntary Small Business Code and Wage Theft Legislation
Discover the key steps to ensure compliant workplace processes in relation to the Voluntary Small Business Code and Wage Theft Legislation.
Understanding Parental Leave in Australia
In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know about parental leave in Australia, including both paid and unpaid entitlements, and what employers need to be aware of when it comes to their obligations.
Workplace Investigations: Key Points for Compliance
Discover the key steps to ensure compliant workplace investigations under Australian HR laws. Learn how to handle bullying, harassment, or misconduct cases effectively while respecting fairness and integrity. Contact Akyra Strategy & Development—your trusted HR partner.
2024 in Review: Workplace Rights, Challenges, and What’s Next
In this week’s Akyra blog, we explore the recent changes ahead for new Wage Theft Laws for 2025 and outline key takeaways for employers.
Big Changes Ahead: New Wage Theft Laws for 2025
In this week’s Akyra blog, we explore the recent changes ahead for new Wage Theft Laws for 2025 and outline key takeaways for employers.
Flexible Working Arrangements: Why Generic Responses From Employers Won’t Work
In this week’s Akyra blog, we unpack recent changes to flexible work arrangements and outline key takeaways for employers.
Celebrating the Season: Navigating Work Christmas Events
As the holiday season approaches, many workplaces are gearing up for their annual Christmas and end of year events.
Casuals, Compliance And Christmas
As the festive season approaches, businesses often ramp up hiring to meet holiday demands.
The 2 ‘R’ Words – Redundancy & Redeployment
Redundancy can be challenging for both employers and employees, so it’s incredibly important to ensure the process is handled the right way.
Addressing Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour
Managing a team comes with its fair share of challenges, with one of the most critical being addressing inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Access to Mental Health Resources – a crucial conversation during Mental Health Month 2024
In Mental health is just as important as physical health. It affects how we think, feel, and act, influencing our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions.
Workplace Bullying: Impacts On Business And How To Mitigate Them
In the iHR Australia’s Workplace Investigations Insights Report (September 2024), it was revealed that 67% of workplace investigations dealt with complaints in relation to workplace bullying. This high prevalence indicates that workplace bullying is a widespread problem affecting around two-thirds of the workforce.
Employee Wellness and Why it Matters for Business
In Mental Health Month, it is important to reflect on the importance of employee wellness and what that means for our business operations.
The Risk of Underpayment of Wages
Underpayment of wages is a significant issue that can have far-reaching consequences for both employees and employers.
Navigating Termination Wages in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
When an employee’s journey with a company comes to an end, it’s crucial to ensure their final pay is handled correctly.
The Risks & Rewards Of Family Businesses
While family businesses do face certain risks and challenges, they also offer rewards and a profound sense of achievement.
Understanding Performance Improvement vs. Managing Behaviour
Two critical aspects of team management are performance improvement and managing behaviour.
Employee Warnings & Dismissal: Myths vs. Reality
We often hear from employers that they are unsure of how to manage employee performance or behaviour when it comes to dismissal.
How to handle difficult conversations with employees
While difficult conversations with employees can be challenging, they are a vital aspect of effective leadership.
Understanding the Small Business Code: A Guide for Small Businesses
The Small Business Code is a set of guidelines that small business employers must adhere to when dismissing an employee.
Key Points for Changes in Independent Contractors
If your workforce includes independent contractors, it's crucial to be aware of the key legislative changes effective from August 26, 2024.
Everything you need to know about the ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation
From 26 August 2024, employees will have the ‘right to disconnect’ outside of their working hours, unless the refusal is unreasonable.
Upcoming changes to casual employment: what employers need to know
Do you employee casual workers? If you do, it is crucial to be aware of upcoming amendments and how casual employment will change from 26 August 2024.
Is My Worker a Contractor or an Employee?
This is a common question we encounter, particularly after recent reforms concerning sham contracting which came into effect earlier this year.
Navigating wage compliance: how to minimise the risks
Wage underpayments and compliances remain a thorny area for employers to navigate.
What every employer needs to know about workplace delegates
Do you have a clear understanding of workplace delegates’ roles, entitlements and protections? If not, now is the time for a refresher!
Major changes to casual employment
From 26 August 2024, changes to casual employment will come into effect for businesses who employ 15 or more people.
Does your business have an anti-discrimination policy?
In this week’s Akyra blog, we consider why anti-discrimination policies are essential, and identify what these policies should include.
4 Reasons Written Employment Agreements are Essential
The reasons that written employment agreements are essential and key tips on how to create fair and effective agreements.
The Importance of Understanding and Preventing Workplace Bullying
As an employer, it is your responsibility to create a safe and respectful work environment. In Australia, specific legislation outlines employer obligations regarding workplace bullying.
How to Prepare for Wage Theft Laws
Paying a salary that is above the Award? This is where unintentional underpayment of wages can occur, particularly if the employees work more than a standard 38-hour week Monday to Friday.
Can Employers Monitor Employee Use of Company Property?
While an employer has a right to monitor employee use of company property (such as work computers), there are limits to what the monitoring of employees can look like.
The Importance of Consulting and Understanding Redeployment
Consulting with your employees in relation to any changes to their terms and conditions of employment is not only a matter of compliance - it also makes good sense.
What’s Changed in the Flexible Work Arrangements Space?
We explore recent changes to flexible working arrangements, and consider how employers can navigate challenges associated with these arrangements.
Amendments to Queensland’s WHS Act: What you Need to Know
In Queensland, the Work Health and Safety Amendment Bill 2023 (Bill) passed Parliament on 21 March 2024 and these changes will have implications for all employers based in Queensland.
Closing the Loopholes 2 Legislation: Key Dates and Information
In this week’s Akyra blog, we provide some guidance on the parameters that you need to follow to meet your consultation obligations with employees.
Understanding the Importance of Employee Consultation
In this week’s Akyra blog, we provide some guidance on the parameters that you need to follow to meet your consultation obligations with employees.
The Value of Communication Plans to Manage Personal (Sick) Leave
In this week’s Akyra blog, we look at some of the key points that employers should be including in their personal (sick) leave communication plans.
Business HR trends, challenges and opportunities
The next 12 months are shaping up to be full of challenges and opportunities for businesses, following two significant rounds of workplace reforms.
Understanding the Risks of Sham Contracting
Did you know that as an employer, you may be penalised for sham contracting if you incorrectly classify an employee as an independent contractor?
5 Steps to Plan Your Public Holiday Rostering
Now is an important time for employers to ensure they are planning how to roster employees on during these public holidays, if this is required to meet their operational requirements.
Check-in Meetings Build Trust
Regular check-ins are an important tool for managers to build trust and develop an engaged workforce where individual team members are empowered to do their job in a way that both satisfies them and contributes to the organisation’s success.
Industrial Manslaughter and Australian Legislation
Industrial manslaughter legislation has been introduced across most Australian states, including Queensland. This means that it is incredibly important that you as employers and/or managers understand what the extent of this legislation means...particularly if your organisation operates in a high-risk sector.
7 in 10 Australians ‘Proud’ of Where They Work; 4 in 10 are Planning Their Exit
Explore strategies to engage your workforce, mitigate mistrust, and build strong relationships. Learn about the factors contributing to job satisfaction, the persistent departure plans, and the impact of psychosocial safety legislation on employee well-being. Uncover the link between employee engagement, trust, and productivity. Explore strategies to engage your workforce, mitigate…
Online Medical Certificates – Are they legitimate?
Are online medical certificates a lifesaver or a loophole? Discover their legitimacy, the risks they pose, and how to protect your business. Find out the truth behind the digital diagnosis and uncover the best practices to navigate this new era of leave requests...
New Laws Criminalising Wage Theft – What Do You Need To Know?
New laws criminalising wage theft in Australia. Discover how the amendments impact employers, the enforcement mechanisms, and protections for small businesses. Stay informed to avoid legal risks and ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act.
Do you need a written employment agreement?
Discover key criteria used by the FWC, insights on autonomy, and the pitfalls of sham contracting. Understand how businesses can protect themselves and their workers legally.
Employees ‘Sheltering In Their Job’
Don't let disengaged employees affect your company's dynamics—take proactive steps to assess, communicate, and align with employee needs.
Abandonment Of Employment
Delve into the intriguing scenario of Muhammad Ali Qureshi v. Spotless Services Australia Limited [2023] FWC 2411, where neither employer nor employee was deemed liable for the termination.
Key Points From Part 1 Of Closing The Loophole Bill Passed December 2023
Delve into key measures, including protections for domestic violence victims, 'same job same pay' orders, workplace delegate rights, and more.
The Secure Jobs and Flexible Working Dispute Decisions (Part 2)
Discover in-depth analyses of dispute decisions regarding Secure Jobs and flexible working arrangements in this informative content. Examining cases like Jordan Quirke v BSR Australia Ltd and Charles Gregory v Maxxia Pty Ltd, it uncovers the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) approach to evaluating valid requests and the obligations employers must…
Responding to Flexible Working Requests: New Obligations and How to Comply With Them (Part 1)
Explore the evolving landscape of flexible working arrangements under the Fair Work Act, delving into recent amendments and obligations introduced by the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act. Eligible circumstances for requests span from pregnancy to experiencing family violence, with a mandatory 21-day response requirement for employers. Uncover the new defined…
5 Myths of Employment
From the misconception that employees must receive three warnings before termination to the belief that employers are obligated to provide a support person for every meeting, these myths can have serious consequences, including breaching the Fair Work Act. Akyra highlights the absence of legislative requirements for a specific number of…
Is Your Business Likely to Be Impacted By Recent Legislation?
Discover the implications of the recently passed Fair Work Legislation amendments, including changes to small business redundancy exemptions, labour hire regulations, union delegate rights, anti-discrimination measures, criminalisation of underpayments, and workplace health and safety measures. Akyra provides insights into the reforms, detailing those already in effect and others slated for…
December 13 is D-Day for Positive Duty
In anticipation of the positive duty legislation, Akyra has been working with our clients since late 2022 to implement strategies that mitigate against their workforce not understanding what inappropriate behaviour in the workplace is and isn’t.
Change In Employee’s T&C’s Require Consultation
When you review your business operations and realise there is a need to change the terms and conditions of employment, you will need to consult with the affected employees. Consultation is not an optional extra, it is compulsory under the Fair Work Act. Where you fail to follow the relevant…
New Rules For Fixed Term Contracts
From 6 December 2023, employers must give employees they’re engaging on new fixed term contracts a Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS).