New laws are being heralded in with the new year, as the new Work Health & Safety Legislation came into force from 1st January 2012. These new laws might change the way workplace safety is managed, but the basics of … Continue reading
Do you engage independent contractors? If so, you might be interested to hear about the Fair Work Ombudsman’s approach to the murky area of “sham contracting” and where they found many businesses had started crossing the line… Providing a timely … Continue reading
Social media is a double-edged sword. Businesses are increasingly using it for marketing purposes but also face the risks of their employees abusing it, either at work or through comments they or their friends post online. Facebook has more than … Continue reading
The recent David Jones debacle should serve as a timely reminder for business owners, company directors, and HR managers about the importance of strict company policies in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace. Most of our clients have in … Continue reading
