#Pay
What are your obligations if an employee is sick during their annual leave?
When most people think of taking annual leave, they don’t anticipate spending that time either sick in bed or in hospital with a family member. However, the reality is that unforeseeable events can occur and potentially derail an intended vacation or any leave plans. So, what are an employer’s obligations if their employees get sick […]
So, you want to become an entrepreneur… Prepare to say goodbye to these five things
There’s something really sexy about the idea of being an entrepreneur. Why else would there be so many TV shows and publications dedicated to the pursuit? But the reality of creating, building, and exiting businesses is often far from expectations. Endlessly inspired creativity sessions, constant deal making, investors throwing cash at your brilliant ideas… These […]
Australia Post eliminates the gender pay gap
Australia Post has announced that it has achieved gender parity in pay, with an average 0% pay gap between men and women across the organisation. This marks an improvement on 2016, when Australia Post recorded a gender pay gap of 1.4%, below the national average of 16%. Acting Managing Director and Group CEO Christine Corbett […]
Unions NSW calls for gig providers to follow Airtasker’s lead following worker agreement
An agreement between Airtasker and Unions NSW aims to improve conditions for workers who use the online job-posting platform, according to reports. In addition to updating its price guide to reflect award wages or higher, Airtasker will introduce a personal injury policy as well as a dispute resolution process to be overseen by the industrial umpire, Fair […]
Bosses: Cap your pay
While it’s true that the hard work we’ve put in to get our business off the ground warrants monetary appreciation, it’s important to find that limit of self-pay that stops you from eating into the business itself.
Key steps for complying with new SuperStream superannuation regime
Australian firms need to ensure payroll systems are up-to-date and supported by providers ahead of looming SuperStream deadlines.
Employers warned about employee contracts’ restraints of trade litigation risk
With the end of the year approaching and many businesses finalising employee remuneration and bonus payouts, employers are urged to use this opportunity to update their employment contracts, particularly provisions applied to confidential information and restraints of trade, which may be either unsatisfactorily drafted, or out of date, according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers.
Employees would rather quit than negotiate on pay
Many employees are not prepared to negotiate their salary and instead believe it is necessary to switch jobs for a pay increase, according to new research released today from Robert Half.
How to get paid what you’re worth
Setting fees is always a difficult proposition for service businesses and pricing an intangible is much harder than pricing a product. Your fee will, however, represent what you and your expertise are worth.
Cotton On fails to pay 3,289 employees almost $300k
Cotton On, the Geelong-based clothing and retail giant failed to pay 3289 of its employees more than $278,000 for staff attending training out of working hours.
Staff unhappy with salary, even after a pay rise
Many employees are dissatisfied with their salary despite receiving an increase, according to new research released today by recruitment firm, Robert Half.
Thousands to rally for equal pay for women
The Australian Services Union has organised protests around Australia today with thousands expected to rally in support of equal pay for women.