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When a small business employs another person, it can be a very big decision. If you are fan of statistics, you can make it sound very impressive. I grew my company by 25% last quarter. Really [...]

Some sort of normality is actually starting to take some shape! Restricted businesses are s-l-o-w-l-y re opening their doors and are welcoming their staff back, but there are several [...]

Every employer who considers nominating a foreign worker for a Temporary Skill Shortage SC 482 visa should always check the immigration history of nominee in order to avoid loss of time and [...]

Many sales people feel what we refer to as “call reluctance” especially when it comes to following up on enquiries, quotes and proposals. In my sales workshops when I ask participants what is one [...]

But the FWC decided to stagger the increase in 3 stages, based on Covid-19 restrictions and considering those industry sectors hardest-hit and experiencing the biggest job losses. Essential [...]

After a decade of economic growth and a strong Candidate driven market, we suddenly find ourselves in an Employer driven market, courtesy of COVID-19.  In this article I share insights I’ve [...]

In most cases if a Nomination for an Employer sponsored Visa is refused, the case would go to the Administrative AppealTribunal for the review.  Usually the sponsor would be represented in [...]

We are not sure how much longer this situation is going to last. You may be thinking and feeling unsure on how much longer you and your business can last and what the overall impact is going to [...]

As the lockdown continues, many businesses are forced to let go of their employees and even close their operations. In these trying times when the business owners are experiencing emotional and [...]

In the avalanche of current stand-downs, redundancies and reduction of hours, emotions will run at an all-time high and not all employees will be so understanding of your decisions as an employer [...]

The good news is we are already at Stage 2 and in some other countries we are seeing them move to Stage 3. This is great news for those of us that recognise this early and can start to prepare. [...]

Wow, what has just happened….  Australian is in a lockdown, we are using words like ‘Social Distancing’, business closing their doors and [...]

Australian employers have been hit hard by a slowdown in business activity in attempt to limit the spread of Covid-19. In order to survive, they have reduced the working hours of their [...]

Do you pay annual salaries? Find out how the employment law changes may impact your organisation. The Decision The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently handed down a decision which will impact [...]

Despite the complexity of the Work Health & Safety Act [2011] and its regulations, the basic principle of legal compliance is fairly simple. However, before we get into the technical side, we [...]

According to official estimates there could be more than 62,000 visa over-stayers in Australia, many of them are working unlawfully. In addition there are plenty of lawful visa holders with [...]

As business is becoming more and more competitive, more Australian employers turn to flexible and intuitive ways to cut costs and maximise profits. It is tempting to toss the shackles of [...]

From time to time, employers have to deal with allegations of employee misconduct.  Handling these allegations can be stressful, unpleasant and disruptive.  For the employer, it is also [...]

Even considering having to ask yourself this question as a business owner can make you break out in a cold sweat. There are a number of business owners who do have to ask themselves this [...]

The Gig Economy is quickly becoming an easy way to make money with the flexibility that is unavailable with traditional occupations. However, working for businesses that offer roles akin to [...]