Workplace Relations
AADA News Category
4th February, 2022
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Workplace Relations
Free Mental Health Counselling for Small Business
The Government has doubled funding for free mental health support to small business owners in order to assist them through the current COVID-19 pandemic and recent natural disasters. An additional $4.6 million of funding has...
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23rd February, 2017
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Workplace Relations
Public holidays
With a slew of public holidays just over the horizon, employers should be mindful of the requirements of the modern awards and the Fair Work Act. All employees who would normally work on a given...
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23rd December, 2016
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Workplace Relations
Christmas parties – your duty of care
The festive season is nearly here again and no doubt many members are looking forward to celebrating with their employees. Work Christmas functions are good for morale, a nice way to say thanks for the...
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23rd December, 2016
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Workplace Relations
Fair work commission annual report
The Fair Work Commission has published its Annual Report for the 2015-16 Financial Year. While the report covers all aspects of the work the Commission carries out, there are some sections that will be of...
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19th October, 2016
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Workplace Relations
The hardest call any leader must make
The hardest call to be made in leadership is to hire, promote and attract people who have the right character but don’t yet have the necessary skills. My philosophy in this area is simple: If...
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19th October, 2016
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Workplace Relations
Employment termination: know your rights and responsibilities
Industrial Relations is a complicated area and a potential minefield for employers. Here are a couple of areas in which you need to be informed in order to protect your interests. Abandonment of employment It...
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