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COVID 19 RESPONSE In response to the COVID-19 crisis and  to assist with the implementation of the #JobKeeper scheme, the Australian Government yesterday passed temporary amendments to the Fair Work Act. The focus of attention has been on the Job Keeper payment, introducing wage subsidies which Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter said are  “temporary but […]

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and, in particular to support some of the hardest hit industries, the Fair Work Commission has approved temporary changes to the Clerks, Hospitality and Restaurant Awards. This follows joint applications for these changes made by employer groups and unions. The welcome changes allow employers flexibility in applying a temporary […]

The challenging and evolving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak on businesses has brought to the forefront the provision of stand downs in employment. The media has shown us heartbreaking scenes of businesses forced to close due to government direction, airplanes grounded and people out of work lining the streets outside Centrelink some still wearing the […]

Yesterday’s introduction of the Australian government’s $130 billion stimulus package, came as welcome relief for many businesses that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the scheme, employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per employee where they meet a set eligibility criteria. Under the Job Keeper scheme, eligible […]

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As you know at Employee Matters our vision is ‘Achieving Business Success Through Your People’. In these testing and uncertain times, more than ever, you need to ensure you have a business full of Employee Assets who can help drive your business forward and free you up to work on ensuring the sustainability of your […]

Our Director, Natasha Anne Hawker was interviewed on ABC Australia’s Sunday Afternoons radio programme. Hear Natasha talk about the current crisis as it pertains to retaining your staff, Natasha’s audio commences at 16.13 minutes.  Listen in Here 

By Sally Crowe The workplace is changing! It is more demanding, more complex, more competitive, more collaborative and more diverse than ever. My job as a Recruitment Expert is to find my client’s next ‘Star’ performer with the right balance of hard and soft skills. So what exactly are ‘Soft Skills’? Soft skills are a […]

It has been a busy year already for employers to manage changes in workplace regulations and events impacting business. New Annualised Hours rules for some Awards, more proposals by the government to deal with underpayments and Wage Theft and the impact of the bushfires and currently of COVID-19. But the pace does not let up […]

Important advice for business owners regarding the coronavirus crisis. Natasha Hawker explains the steps that you can take to best manage your business and team members during this emergency. If you would like some assistance with preparing a crisis management plan, please contact us – we’re here to help. Book a Free Discovery Session   […]