Cyclone Veronica recently swept through the Pilbara region, bringing destructive weather conditions that meant many local businesses were faced with the prospect of temporarily ceasing business operations, leaving employees without work in the meantime. In such an event, employers must know what…
Thank you to everyone who donated door prizes so generously for the Women of Broome Thriving in Small Business Workshop. The workshop was a hit and everyone felt very spoilt with the epic haul of door prizes and goodies. The Door Prizes…
In the period between October to December 2018, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) received 3251 unfair dismissal applications . Claims from disgruntled employees can be costly, time-consuming and bad for corporate reputation. Employers need to take proactive steps to develop robust policies…
Contracts of employment take various forms and can be difficult for employers and employees to navigate. A contract can be made in writing, verbally, or a combination of the two. It is highly recommended that all contracts of employment are made in…
Attraction and retention is a particular challenge facing all businesses, especially those located outside the Perth metropolitan area. For example, in a survey of employers in the Kimberley, almost 42 per cent reported experiencing difficulty in recruiting. This difficulty stemmed from the…
With 2019 already in full swing, we find ourselves looking forward to the year ahead. As is always the case in WA, the first half of the year contains the majority of public holidays. New Year’s Day is already behind us and…
There are a number of benefits to entering the Broome Small Business Awards – it’s not just about fame, fortune and bragging rights. There are also significant marketing and business management advantages to be gained. Top 10 Reasons to enter the awards…
On average, Australians spend 40 hours each week at work. That’s almost a quarter of all the hours in an entire year. So, as an employer, you should aim to create a workplace that your people enjoy getting out of bed for….
Up until 12 December 2018, only national system employees covered by a modern award had access to take unpaid leave to deal with the impact of family and domestic violence. Parliament have now passed the FairWork Amendment (Domestic and Family Violence Leave)…
In a move spurred by the Federal Court case of WorkPacv Skene [2018] FCAFC 131, the Australian government has introduced a new regulation into the Fair Work Regulations 2009that took effect from 18 December 2018; Regulation 2.03A. WorkPac v Skene emphasised that…
