Underpayment of wages – it’s more common than you think. We were recently contacted on the NBIA Members Hotline for assistance with resolving a matter with the Fair Work Ombudsman. The NBIA Member had employed an adult apprentice and paid a flat rate for all hours worked. They had also used a very costly service provider
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The news has been full of Industrial Relations changes of recent times, and some of the information has been a bit confusing at best and unnecessarily alarming at worst. We have summarised some of the most important changes and how you can prepare for them below. Right to Disconnect – Industrial Relations Changes From August
The Federal Government has been actively negotiating changes to Industrial Relations Laws in the Fair Work Act 2009 with cross bench members of the Senate in order to secure their proposed legislation. The 2024 changes to Industrial Relations Laws are extensive, and whilst will have minimal impact on the baking industry as a whole, there
There are many things to organise when selling your baking business, such as transferring employees and signing all key documents. A common question that we receive from both employee and business owner is “What happens to my employees’ entitlements”? The answer depends upon the negotiations with the purchaser of the business. If the purchaser does
Everyone needs a break or holiday at some point during the year, and for many businesses in the construction, manufacturing, corporate, and education industries that time is possible during the Christmas/New Year period. However, for those in the retail or hospitality industry that is the busiest time of year and closing up shop for an
The silly season is approaching fast and to make things easier we have provided a list of 2023 public holidays and some guidelines as to how to navigate staffing issues that may arise. If you have any further questions please reach out to the NBIA IR & HR Consultant via the Members Hotline (1300 557
Changes and amendments have been made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) in relation to Domestic and Family Violence Leave (DFV Leave) and Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs). Craig Pollard NBIA IR & HR Consultant explains the new changes and how to proceed with them. The Federal Government first introduced the Fair Work Legislation
