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NEWS ALERT - 2024 ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW – 3.75% INCREASE AWARDED

Jay Sharpe

Jun 31 min read

NEWS ALERT - 2024 ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW – 3.75% INCREASE AWARDED

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) undertakes the National Wage Case each year to determine if, and to what level, minimum wages should be...

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ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW – 5.75% INCREASE AWARDED

Jay Sharpe

Jun 5, 20231 min read

ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW – 5.75% INCREASE AWARDED

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced today an increase to the National Minimum Wage and Modern Award wage rates by 5.75% effective...

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Reminder - Changes to Casual Employment Laws

Jay Sharpe

Sep 23, 20211 min read

Reminder - Changes to Casual Employment Laws

By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed...

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Jay Sharpe

Aug 2, 20211 min read

NEW Online Training -

Work Health & Safety and discrimination laws in Australia legally require employers to be proactive and take reasonable steps to prevent...

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NEWS ALERT -New Sexual Harassment Laws -Respect@Work

Jay Sharpe

Jul 8, 20212 min read

NEWS ALERT -New Sexual Harassment Laws -Respect@Work

New Sexual Harassment Laws - Respect@Work Sexual Harassment in the workplace is a very real safety issue that can cause psychological and...

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NEWS ALERT - Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC)

Jay Sharpe

Jun 29, 20211 min read

NEWS ALERT - Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC)

When introduced in 1992, compulsory superannuation contributions were to increase over time between 1992 to 2002 from 3% to 9%. The Henry...

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Jay Sharpe

Jun 17, 20212 min read

NEWS ALERT - ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW 2021

Following the Annual Wage Review 2021, the Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages. In summary, the FWC has...

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NEWS ALERT - THE FAIR WORK ACT - IMPORTANT CHANGES AFOOT

Jay Sharpe

Feb 8, 20211 min read

NEWS ALERT - THE FAIR WORK ACT - IMPORTANT CHANGES AFOOT

The Federal Government recently introduced into Parliament a range of proposed changes to the current Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). While...

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Jay Sharpe

Jun 19, 20201 min read

NEWS ALERT - ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW 2020

2020 Annual Wage Decision handed down

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Casual doesn't mean what you think it means

Jay Sharpe

Jun 8, 20202 min read

Casual doesn't mean what you think it means

Misunderstandings are quite common about casual employment arrangements.

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Jay Sharpe

Jun 2, 20203 min read

Don't be blind-sided by fraud

Culture starts at the top, with senior managers and leaders in the organisation needing to have a set of clearly defined, appropriate values

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Effective Communications in Challenging Times

Jay Sharpe

May 17, 20202 min read

Effective Communications in Challenging Times

What a strange and challenging time it has been for many people.

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NEWS ALERT - COVID-19 Pandemic leave and changes to annual leave

Jay Sharpe

Apr 20, 20202 min read

NEWS ALERT - COVID-19 Pandemic leave and changes to annual leave

The Full Bench of the FWC handed down its decision to introduce changes (with minor drafting amendments) into 99 modern awards.

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NEWS ALERT - The Employers Guide to JobKeeper Scheme Flexibilities

Jay Sharpe

Apr 15, 20204 min read

NEWS ALERT - The Employers Guide to JobKeeper Scheme Flexibilities

The JobKeeper scheme along with its subsequent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Commonwealth) have come into effect.

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NEWS ALERT - JobKeeper Payment - Information for Employers

Jay Sharpe

Apr 1, 20202 min read

NEWS ALERT - JobKeeper Payment - Information for Employers

Under the JobKeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the Coronavirus may be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue ...

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NEWS ALERT - COVID-19 Hospitality Award Changes

Jay Sharpe

Mar 25, 20202 min read

NEWS ALERT - COVID-19 Hospitality Award Changes

This temporary award change is the first of what we at Sharpe Workplace Solutions believe may become a common place occurrence over the ...

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Jay Sharpe

Mar 23, 20201 min read

NEWS ALERT - Information Memorandum

The challenges we directly face both now and into the foreseeable future is how we remain trading as a viable and sustainable business, ...

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NEWS ALERT - Important COVID-19 considerations for your business

Jay Sharpe

Mar 18, 20202 min read

NEWS ALERT - Important COVID-19 considerations for your business

Background In times like this, with the World Health Organisation declaring the Corona Virus as a pandemic, fulfilling your...

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Jay Sharpe

Mar 2, 20202 min read

NEWS ALERT - ANNUALISED SALARY CHANGES

Background It is common practice for employers to pay an “annualised salary”. However, from 1 March 2020 new annualised salary clauses...

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Jay Sharpe

Jan 14, 20201 min read

Not for Profit - Wage Claims

In 2020, employers need to prepare for changes to the Modern Award, effective 1 March.

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