What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Minimum Wage Increase Announced for 2024/25 Today, the Fair Work Commission announced that the National Minimum Wage would increase by 3.75% from July 1, 2024. This increase will increase…
Upcoming Changes to Casual Employment A few changes to casual employment will be introduced on 26 August 2024 that employers need to be aware of. They include a new definition of casual employment, new guidelines around when to provide the…
Our ‘101’ webinar series is designed to get into the nuts and bolts of managing employees in specific industries, allowing us to go deeper into the details that matter. Please join our Principal HR Advisor and Mental Health First Aid…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Strawberry Seed Consulting is turning 11! We have decided to share the celebrations with you! For our birthday month of May, when you book in for any public training…
Personal Leave – What you need to know about asking for evidence Personal leave is a core aspect of employment entitlements in Australia. It provides employees the necessary time off for illness, injury, or to care for an immediate family…
When an employee asks for flexibility at work, whether it is a change in hours or working from home, there are several things people managers should consider before deciding on the outcome. Please join our Director, Carli Saw, as she…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Next round of legislative changes – Closing Loopholes No.2 On 12 February 2024, the Federal Parliament passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023. The…
Personal leave causes more confusion than any other type of leave. Please join our Director, Carli Saw, as she addresses some of the common myths and questions and provides advice and insight into: When is an employee entitled to this…
Hiring your first employee? Ten things to think about before you jump. Congratulations, you’ve reached a point in your business journey where you’re ready to bring on your first employee! This exciting step can help take your venture to new…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? New Year – New Workplace Laws There have been some recent changes to the Fair Work Act (FWA) that employers must be aware of. These changes fall into two…
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