Archive for March 2023
Common Redundancy Pitfalls to Avoid
Redundancy is a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning. Redundancies can be difficult for both employers and employees, and if not managed properly, can result in negative outcomes such as low morale, decreased productivity, and even legal implications. To avoid common pitfalls of a redundancy, it is important to have a clear understanding…
Read MoreChanges to Workplace Gender Equality Agency reporting for 2023
Last week many organisations around the country celebrated International Women’s Day, however statistics show that there is still plenty of work to do to achieve true gender parity. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) report that Australia’s current national gender pay gap is 13.3%, meaning on average for every dollar mean earn, women earn 87…
Read MoreHand them over: First charges under WA Work Health and Safety Act may result in fines of $1.87m
Western Australia’s WorkSafe regulator (WorkSafe), the State’s body tasked with enforcing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (Act), has laid charges under the Act for the first time against a company for failing to produce documents. The recently amended Act, which came into force in March 2022, provides WorkSafe inspectors broad powers to…
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