Posts by Peter Maguire
Announcing our Fair Work Facts explainers
At Ridgeline HR, we know how complicated our employment laws are with the Fair Work Act, modern awards and a myriad of other employment laws and regulations. In line with…
Read MoreWhat’s on Labor’s Workplace Relations Agenda?
There hasn’t been a lot of talk about workplace relations in the lead up to the federal election and it hasn’t really been put forward as an election issue. However,…
Read MoreTime to get serious about sexual harassment
On 10 September 2021, our federal parliament passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 which, among other measures, provided the Fair Work Commission with new powers…
Read MoreFWC decides on 2.5% increase to award wages
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in the 2020-2021 Annual Wage Review. The result is a 2.5% increase in the National Minimum Wage taking it to $772.60…
Read MoreNew rules on casual employment and conversion
New rules on casual employment The Fair Work Act 2009 was recently amended to change workplace rights and obligations with respect to casual employees effective from Saturday 27 March 2021…
Read MoreIs that really what you mean?
Is that really what you meant? Every time you do an employee survey, what is the #1 area for improvement that arises? Communication, of course! And when we are confronted…
Read MoreSo what now in 2021?
Did you stay up on New Year’s Eve just to make sure that 2020 left? It was a hell of a year, wasn’t it? So what does 2021 hold for…
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