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Preventing heat-related illness incidents: guidelines for worker safety

Here are some insights into the risks associated with working in the heat and guidelines to control and manage these risks effectively.

How employers can avoid festive season fumbles

It is recommended you plan to avoid festive fumbles that could put your business and staff at risk from claims.

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Offsetting emissions and restoring land key to Carbon Neutral story

Restoring depleted farmland while reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels makes perfect business sense to Carbon Neutral’s Ray Wilson.

Funds to support growth of food and beverage SMEs

Food and beverage businesses are being given a funding boost up to $20,000 to foster growth.

Dec 6 deadline for fixed-term contracts changes, are you ready?

From 6 December, employers will face stricter regulations regarding the use of fixed-term contracts, necessitating better workforce planning and more conscientious engagement, remuneration and contrac...

How to lay the foundations for ESG and reap the benefits

As a small or medium-sized business, you may have heard of ‘ESG’ (environmental, social and governance) and wondered: With all I’ve got going on, how could I possibly worry about that too? CCIWA Membe...

How do you manage a poor performer?

Our Employee Relations Helpline provides insightful directives on how to manage an employee who is not meeting performance expectations. Become a Member and get unlimited access...

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Securing your future: why cyber awareness is vital for NFPs and charities

Cyber criminals do not discriminate. Recent cyber-attacks on some of the largest charities in Australia are timely reminders that the NFP sector is not immune.

Emojis in contracts: are they legally binding?

It is important to realise your everyday online ‘conversations’ could potentially lead to legally binding agreements, even without a formal written contract.

Who’s entitled to personal/carer’s leave?

Questions on personal leave and carer’s leave entitlements have been hot topics in our Employee Relations and Advice Centre this month.

Are you ready for the new positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment?

Under new laws, employers have a duty to stop sex discrimination and harassment in their workplaces before it happens – and be monitored for compliance.

Pulse Check: terminations, absent and underperforming employees

As a CCIWA Member, you get unlimited access to our Employee Relations Helpline. Here are some of this month’s FAQs.

Employer must request employees to work on public holidays

Following a recent Federal Court decision, employers must ask employees if they can work on public holidays, instead of just rostering them on.

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Getting the most out of your tax return and ensuring compliance

The construction and hospitality industries are two industries being targeted by the ATO this financial year as the Federal Government bolsters its compliance powers to crack...