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Annual close down – how much notice is reasonable?
The rules around notice periods vary widely across modern awards, and missteps can lead to compliance issues.
Do public holiday penalties apply to casuals?
Learn how awards and legislation treat public holidays, including regional show days.
A rundown of key Industrial Relations changes
New industrial relations changes, including the controversial 'Right to Disconnect,' are now in effect. Learn how these changes could impact your business and what steps you can take to stay compliant.
Does Job Title Determine Award Coverage?
Is your employee’s job title hiding their award status? Discover how the "principal purpose" test shapes award coverage and why titles don’t tell the whole story.
Can You Cap Personal/Carer’s Leave Accrual? What the Law Says
Find out what the Fair Work Act and modern awards say about managing excessive leave balances.
Australian Industrial Relations Commission
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission was a federal tribunal that preceded the Fair Work Commission. Read more here.
Can employees take a rest break?
Understand when breaks are required, whether they’re paid or unpaid, and how awards, agreements and safety laws affect your obligations.
Do first aid officers receive an allowance?
This article explains when a first aid allowance is payable under modern awards and how employment contracts may affect entitlement.
Award changes: paid FDVL
More than 100 awards now include a model clause on paid family and domestic violence leave.
Are employees entitled to tea breaks?
Break entitlements depend on awards, agreements, or contracts.