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.
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.
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.
As we approach March 2025, employers and managers must prepare for the implementation of Queensland’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan.
The “Great Detachment” is a term describing employees’ emotional disengagement from their work and it is a growing concern for Australian businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We explore recent changes to flexible working arrangements, and consider how employers can navigate challenges associated with these arrangements.