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Recruitment Advice and Resources

Recruitment can be defined as how you grow your team with talented individuals who add value to your business. It’s important you understand best practice policies and procedures to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment process.

What Counts as Earnings for the Fair Work High Income Threshold?

Confusion about what counts toward the Fair Work high-income threshold can determine whether an employee can claim unfair dismissal. Learn how base pay, non-monetary benefits, allowances, and superannuation factor into the calculation

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Kebab Shops Operator in Court

The Fair Work Ombudsman takes legal action against a Queensland employer for underpaying a young worker.

85 Degrees franchisor faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced legal action against a franchisor alleging that it is legally liable for alleged contraventions by its franchisees.

Closing 'Loopholes': Third Tranche of Workplace Relations Laws

Minister of Employment and Workplace Relations, Tony Burke MP announced significant changes to industrial relations laws yesterday with the “Closing Loopholes Bill” to be introduced with the intention to close “the loopholes that undercut wages and conditions”.

Garnishee Orders and Termination Pay: What You Need to Know

When an employee resigns or is terminated, a court-issued garnishee order may still apply to their final pay. Learn how garnishee orders interact with termination payments, modern awards, and the Fair Work Act, and the serious risks of non-compliance.

Modern Awards in Workplaces

Modern awards outline the entitlements of employees, including wages and conditions, based on industry and occupation.

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Over-award payments

Some employers make over-award payments intending to compensate employees for the removal of certain entitlements. But there can be traps. Learn more here.

Can employees refuse to work on Australia Day?

While many of us enjoy a barbie and a beer on Australia Day, others may be required to work. But what if employees won't play ball? Can you force them to work on a public holiday?

Promotion Preferred Over Salary Increases, Study Finds

With salary budgets tight, a Robert Half survey reveals that over half of Australian workers would consider non-monetary benefits such as bonuses, flexible working hours, and additional holidays instead of pay raises.