What employees must know when speaking up on sexual harassment

Employees subject to unwelcome advances have various legal options but navigating the personal and professional implications of speaking up can be complex. The landmark Respect@Work report handed down by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner highlighted how prevalent sexual harassment is in Australian workplaces. It also found that legal and regulatory reform was needed to combat the issue. In […]
What you need to know about new pay rates

Each year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) conducts its annual wage review from March to June, informing the National Minimum Wage Order and the corresponding increases to the pay rates in modern awards. There has been a lot of speculation about this issue – in the face of the rising cost of living pressures and […]