We write to advise that on Tuesday 2 June 2015, the Fair Work Commission’s Minimum Wage Panel handed down its Annual Wage Review decision under the Fair Work Act 2009. The national minimum wage has increased to $656.90 per week or $17.29 per hour. The outcome...
The 2015 Federal Budget proposes changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme, due to come into effect on 1 July 2015. The changes aim to prevent employees from claiming paid parental leave from both their employer and the Government scheme. This week, we inform our readers...
The recent announcement that the Return to Work SA (formerly known as ‘Workcover’) scheme is now fully funded is welcome news in a State of small to medium sized enterprises. It is also a timely reminder to consider the new changes and the impact that...
Can you be accused of bullying your employee because you give them more work, or submit them to an impromptu performance review? First, we will look at what workplace bullying actually is, the types of acts that constitute bullying, and what the employers’ rights are in...
As a result of the changing financial environment numerous Community Sector organisations are giving consideration to amalgamations. An amalgamation is a mutual decision by two entities to combine and become one entity. It is a decision made by two equals for the benefit of both organisations...
Conflict is inevitable when a group of people with differing values and opinions work together. This conflict can be a positive experience if people with differing views and needs can work towards an agreed solution, or it can become destructive if there isn’t a willingness...
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Re: Assistance with Determining Rates of Pay and the Third Equal Remuneration Increase We have recently been requested to assist a number of Community Services Organisations with clarifying the correct rates of pay and the application of...
We write to advise that on Wednesday 4 June 2014, the Fair Work Commission’s Minimum Wage Panel handed down its Annual Wage Review decision under the Fair Work Act 2009. The outcome of the review in relation to modern award minimum wages is that from the...
The Federal Government has announced that it will introduce a four year freeze on increases to the super guarantee from 1 July 2014. The 2014-2015 Budget released by the government on 13 May 2014 states that the Abbott government will continue to increase the superannuation guarantee...
Pinnacle HR is currently conducting WHS Audits to help ensure our members’ systems are robust and compliant with current legislation. The WHS Act 2012 was effective from 1 January 2013 Five Key Questions for Employers Are you aware of how the Act applies to your organisation? Are your WHS...