We have recently added a "generic" modern award transition calculator which should suit most applications, for working out how the modern award transition process will affect your wage rates.

We are in the process of developing minimum award wage schedules for our clients.

The NES kicked in on 1 January 2010, including provisions regarding what is a public holiday. What impact is this having on whether a day is a public holiday?

From 1 January 2010, all employers covered by the national workplace relations system have an obligation to give each new employee a Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as possible after, the employee starts employment.

Award and Enterprise Agreement flexibility provisions are to be inserted into all awards and enterprise agreements to increase individual flexibility - but they may have unexpected impacts on the overaward area for the unwary.

In this section, we look at the major aspects of the NES - the National Employment Standard which replaces the Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard introduced by Work Choices.

Are you becoming blind to OHS hazards around your workplace? For a very small investment, you can have our experienced safety auditors give you an outsider's view of your hazards.

Recent amendment to the Victorian Public Holidays Act includes a change which will soon impact across the whole of the State.