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Under or Over, That is the Question

The underemployment rate has been higher than the unemployment rate, and is currently at an all time high.

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Award Review: Casual Common Issue Decision

The FWC have introduced a number of changes to casual employment conditions which may apply across multiple awards, under which conversion to permanent employment can occur. The inclusion of the clause in modern awards will fundamentally change the way employers use casual employment to resource their business.

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Domestic Violence a Workplace Issue?

A recent FWC ruling has determined that family and domestic violence (FDV) warrants a workplace response

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“Cash in Hand” Economy Targeted

A new government enforcement branch labelled “The Black Economy Taskforce” has been established to tackle industries still paying cash or “under the table” …

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Delivery Trend – Boon or Bane for Restaurant Industry?

Does the massive surge in home delivery services spell the end for the restaurant industry?

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Labour-hire Shake-up Continues in Victoria

The Victorian Government has agreed to adopt the national model WHS' definition of worker and consultation obligations, as recommended by a 2016 inquiry into the labour-hire sector, as a more appropriate and an effective method to guarantee the safety of Victorian workers.