25 July 2025
Employer uses contractual term to enforce attendance at fitness for work (FFW) assessment
In (Mr Bertus Moers v The Trustee For Williamson Family Trust [2025] FWC 1344 (14 May 2025)) FWC confirmed that an emplo...
22 July 2025
NSW Government proposes significant changes to Psychological Injuries and application of Workers Compensation Laws
The NSW government has released an exposure draft to amend its workers compensation legislation which will in summary pr...
15 July 2025
Another court decision to really upset your payroll staff!
In (Click here to access our previous article - These recent Federal court decisions are going to really upset your payr...
07 July 2025
FWC confirms HSR’s powers are not unlimited when it comes to safety matters
In (McCabe v UGL Engineering Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1478 (29 May 2025)) FWC recently found a HSR who unilaterally shut down ...
01 July 2025
Can you afford not to manage Psychosocial Hazards?
No - according to the NSW Government who in its recent report to address the sustainability of the workers compensation ...
24 June 2025
Is 1 July 2025 a strict compliance date for the recent 3.50% FWC increase?
No. The FWC increase (if applicable) is payable on the “first full pay period” after 1 July 2025. This means that the ...
18 June 2025
How does the recent 3.50% FWC increase apply to above Award/EA and/or all-inclusive salaries?
It depends on the employment contract/EA. For this reason, the outcome may vary for individuals – so check your documen...
11 June 2025
3.5% FWC Increase
FWC approved a 3.50% increase in all Award rates and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) which takes effect from the first f...
04 June 2025
When Tough Turns Toxic: Recognising the Line Between Management and Bullying
Bullying is one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in employment law. Employers and their managers regularly...
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