The Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) is a not-for-profit MEMBER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. We are here to help Broome and West Kimberley businesses of all sizes navigate through information and adapt to changing times and we are available to do this…
Yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced an additional $66.1 billion in the second stimulus spending package to cushion the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. This measure, combined with the first $17.6 billion package and the…
In response to the Coronavirus, the Government yesterday announced a range of measures to assist business and individuals. These measures are all subject to the passage of legislation through Parliament. Business Investment $700 million to increase the instant asset write off threshold…
From 1 March 2020, new rules for annualised salaries will make keeping timesheets and conducting yearly pay reviews compulsory for some businesses. The rules also restrict how long employers have to compensate workers for underpayment. The Fair Work Commission’s update to 18…
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) governs a national system employers’ record keeping obligations when it comes to employees. The FW Act states that an employer must make, and keep, employee records (as prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009…
The most useful skills Aussies need to land a job or succeed at work have been revealed. But one stands out among the rest. A LinkedIn analysis of 10 million Australian profiles revealed it was the most-sought soft skill, followed by teamwork,…
With fire season in full swing, volunteer firefighters may be called in to assist with emergency management and bushfire activities. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) works with over 26,000 volunteers in Western Australia fighting over 9,000 total fires in…
Christmas can be a stressful and costly time of year for employers. Managing rosters, minimizing public holiday penalties, and ensuring you have sufficient staffing to meet service requirement can be a lot to consider. It can be easy to get caught out…
When it comes to workplace social events such as the end of year festivities around Christmas and New Year, employers responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees is just as important at these events as it is in the normal…
When going through performance management or disciplinary action, quite often an employee can become stressed or frustrated and, in some instances, these emotions can escalate to the employee proclaiming they have “had enough” or “I’m resigning” followed by the employee leaving the…
