Right to Disconnect in Detail: An In-Depth Discussion on 3AW Afternoons with Tony Moclair
In a recent interview with Tony Moclair on 3AW Afternoons, Natasha Hawker, Employment Expert and Managing Director of Employee Matters, sheds light on the new 'Right... Read more.
2GB Drive Interview: Exploring Australia’s Right to Disconnect with Chris O’Keefe
Are you aware of the new 'Right to Disconnect' laws? These regulations now grant employees the right to refuse work-related contact outside of their normal hours.... Read more.
New Laws Come into Effect Today Giving Australians the ‘Right to Disconnect’ – ABC News Breakfast
Right to Disconnect Gives Australians Legal Cover to Ignore After-Hours Emails and Calls Millions of Australians can now clock off from work without being available... Read more.
Right To Disconnect Laws Kick In: Insights on ABC Listen’s the World Today
Natasha Hawker joins Chris Wright from the University of Sydney and Murray Watt, Workplace Relations Minister, to discuss the new 'Right to Disconnect' laws on ABC... Read more.
‘Right to Disconnect’ Laws Allow Australian Workers To Ignore Unreasonable Out-Of-Hours Contact From Work – Channel 7 Sunrise
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act under the ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws have made the 'right to disconnect' legal in Australia. From August 26, 2024, workers... Read more.
The Most Disturbing Part of the Right To Disconnect Law Is Still To Come
Understanding the Impact of the Right to Disconnect Law Starting today, Australian businesses with 15 or more employees must comply with the new "right to disconnect"... Read more.
Exploring The Right to Disconnect on FIVEaa Breakfast
Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, joined David Penberthy and Will Goodings on FIVEaa Breakfast to discuss the new "Right to Disconnect" legislation... Read more.
What Employers Must Know About New ‘Right to Disconnect’ Laws
Expert Warns Ignorance Can Lead to Hefty Fines Unprepared employers can face big fines for non-compliance with new ‘Right to Disconnect’ laws that apply from... Read more.
Closing Loopholes Bill – The Fair Work Legislation Amendment
Changes to Casual Employment, Independent Contractors and the Right to Disconnect are coming into effect on 26 August 2024. Access this guide detailing the proposed... Read more.
Get Ready for the Employment Law Changes Happening in August 2024
By David Brown, General Manager Cast your mind back to February this year and all the media reports around the Closing Loopholes (no. 2) Bill which included changes... Read more.
Workplace Culture – Live Your Values
Clients often ask us: “how do we create and maintain a positive organisational culture?” In the 13 years we’ve been operating, the answer hasn’t been identical... Read more.
The Role of HR Consultants in Australian Startups
By David Brown, General Manager Anyone who has ever been involved with or worked at a startup will recognise and remember some if not all of these feelings: excitement;... Read more.
How Business Owners Can Better Manage Employees for Greater Small Business Success
Crucial Employee Management Tips For Small Businesses On a recent episode of Small Business Banter, Natasha Hawker and Michael Kerr discuss pivotal strategies for... Read more.
AI to Create 200000 Jobs in Australia by 2030
AI Revolution in Australia: 200,000 New Jobs by 2030 and Its Impact on Our Workforce Natasha Hawker discusses on Sunrise Channel 7 Australia how artificial intelligence... Read more.
Aussie Teens Head to Work
How Aussie teens are stepping up and entering the workforce to help contribute to the household, as cost-of-living pressures mount Consequences In a recent interview... Read more.
Navigating the ‘Right to Disconnect’: What Australian Businesses Need to Know
As many of you will have seen in the media earlier in the year, the ‘Right to Disconnect’ was a hot topic. Doing a deal with the Greens and Crossbench, the Labor... Read more.
National Minimum Wage Increase Announced
Fair Work have announced a 3.75% Minimum Wage Increase - Here is all you need to know. As usual at this time of year, the Fair Work Commission has made its ruling... Read more.
Do you need a medical certificate to take time off work?
Newcastle GP says unnecessary appointments for medical certificates are wasting doctors' time. Natasha Hawker was interviewed on ABC Radio Newcastle to discuss a... Read more.
Webinar: 5 Reasons Your Budget Needs to Centre on Your Employees
In the face of current economic challenges, it’s critical that business owners and people leaders invest in their employees and their people management. Watch... Read more.
Employer Ordered to Pay Workers’ Compensation for Contacting Employee on Sick Leave
Legal Consequences Unveiled: Employer's Contact with Sick Leave Employee Leads to Compensation Order In a recent interview on Sunrise Channel 7, Natasha Hawker,... Read more.