On 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual wage review decision, and with much publicity regarding increases in the cost of living, a 5.2% increase in the minimum wage was implemented. There was also an increase to modern award minimum wages of…
A demotion occurs when an employer makes detrimental changes to key aspects of an employee’s role, such as decreasing how much the employee is paid, the duties they perform, their work location or the people they manage. Generally, demotions happen due to performance issues or changes…
Throughout the election, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) was vocal in its support for better working conditions and wages for employees. With a new government now formed, we are starting to see some important industrial relations reforms aimed at improving the working lives of employees across…
The Fair Work Act (the Act) defines workplace bullying as repeated unreasonable behaviour from an individual or group towards another individual that creates a risk to their health and safety. Many resources for employees suggest the first course of action when being bullied is to…
A set-off clause is an optional clause in an employment contract that allows employers to pay their employees a rate of pay that is higher than award minimum rates in order to accommodate other entitlements that employees would be entitled to receive. In Australia, each modern…
For most employees, attending a formal meeting relating to their employment is a daunting experience. Formal meetings could include a meeting to discuss an employee’s performance or as part of an investigation into an employee’s conduct, such as disciplinary and termination meetings. Having a support person…
