Fair Work Act 2009 Amendment: Introducing Baby Priya’s Law Chloe Hutchings | Employee Relations Adviser | CCIWA The most recent amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) is the insertion of Baby Priya’s Law, which has changed employee access to employer-funded paid...
Looking to sharpen your prompt engineering skills and get hands-on with Microsoft 365 Copilot? In this article, Stott Hoare explains how to effectively prompt Copilot, as originally published here. What is a prompt? Prompts are the sentences or phrases...
By Michael Weightman | 7 May, 2025 With the end of the 2024-25 financial year in sight, the time has come again to assess your business affairs and plan for tax season. Optima Partners outline key considerations and strategies to keep in mind as EOFY 2024-25...
Understanding the key aspects of parental leave can help both employers and employees navigate workplace responsibilities with confidence. From employee entitlements, how parental leave interacts with other types of leave, and the rules around keeping in...
Recruitment is one of the most critical functions in any business, with hiring the right candidate from the start saving significant costs and time. However, it is equally important that the recruitment process complies with anti-discrimination laws to avoid...
The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia’s largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. The code sets the rules for how supermarkets and wholesalers negotiate and contract with their suppliers. It requires them to have written supply...
The Fair Work Commission recently ruled on an employee’s request for a flexible working arrangement in accordance with section 65A of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). We look at the case and what it means for your business. Case facts Ms Elizabeth Naden (the...
AI technology is transforming how businesses can operate. Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering and tech education, debunks the myths around this super technology. In today’s tough business climate, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are under...