Many employers assume paying above the Award is enough. A BOOT determines whether an employee is actually better off overall under their current pay arrangement.
A northern New South Wales wheat farm operator has been ordered to pay more than $110,000 after underpaying a former employee.
Reactive safety doesn't necessarily mean no safety system. More often, it means the system is no longer influencing how work is actually performed.
While pay remains important, it's not the only reason people stay or leave. There are several common factors that influence whether good workers remain with a business long-term.
From 1 December 2026, Australia will move from Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for airborne contaminants.
If a machine has been around longer than some of your workers, it might be time for a safety review.
For regular casual employees, reducing hours may carry more risk than many employers realise.
Performance management can be uncomfortable, but that doesn't make it unlawful. A recent Fair Work ruling shows where the line is drawn.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award minimum wage rates, effective from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2026. For many farms, the immediate focus will be updating pay rates from 1 July. However, the wage increase can
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award minimum wage rates.
