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We know that times are a little testing at the moment and we’re all slightly consumed with COVID-19, but at HR Gurus we think it’s time to talk about the real ‘C word’. And no it's not what you think. …

As predicted, we are starting to see disputes and unfair dismissals being lodged over JobKeeper enabled directions. A hospitality worker in a popular pub in Hobart who was eligible for JobKeeper has alleged that she was unfairly dismissed after questioning…

Who is ready to return to work? There is a lot of talk and indication that the restrictions in Australia are going to be eased as soon as next week. The press conference held this week by the Prime Minister,…

On 9 April 2020, the Fair Work Act 2009 was temporarily amended to introduce provisions to help with the implementation of the JobKeeper payment scheme. Under these new amendments, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will have a role in resolving…

Many businesses are now facing a downturn in business amidst much uncertainty around COVID-19. Even though it is predicted that restrictions will start to ease mid-May business owners are grappling with what it all means for their businesses over the…

We recently went live with Maureen Pound and Carmen Williams from Global teams on Facebook. Our Director Emily Jaksch talked about how to be fair, supportive and abide by the law during COVID-19 and beyond. Lucky for you we recorded…

We were recently interviewed by Enhanced Group around how to manage HR during COVID-19. What we covered: Stand downs vs shut-downs Reducing employee hours When you need to pay your people and what types of leave are available including new…

Navigating the employment law landscape is pretty hairy right now as the Australian government is adapting and amending laws to cater for the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Last night the JobKeeper legislation was passed through parliament, along with amendments…

Yesterday the Government announced a new JobKeeper program designed to pay or supplement Australian workers a flat rate of $1,500 per fortnight. There will be a lot of questions about how this works from employees and how to access this…

As the government continues to announce restrictions on businesses and social gatherings many employers are grappling to understand how this impacts them and what their obligations are to their employees. And it’s not easy, as these obligations seem to be…

In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic leaders everywhere are being tested. Governments, Health Ministers, CEO’s and business owners are scrambling, struggling to cope and make rational decisions in an environment that they have never encountered before. In Australia,…

Recently Updated on 25 March 2020. Anxiety around COVID-19 is now surging globally and as Australians rush to supermarkets panic buying toilet paper, we thought it was time to issue an advisory guide to help employers understand and navigate what…

Are you ready for the annualised salary changes that are coming into effect on 1st March 2020? These modern award amendments are among the biggest changes to impact HR in many years. It’s pretty complicated and given there is a…

Just in case you didn't know a lot has happened over the past year in the IR & HR space and as such there have been a heap of changes that you may not be aware of! Here is a quick summary: New obligations for…

Morning routine. We’re hearing about it more and more these days. Everyone has one, well, at least anyone who has one won’t stop repping it, so it feels like everyone is doing it––kinda like Crossfit and gut health. And why…

In one of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety closing statements, Senior Counsel Assisting, Mr. Peter Gray, remarked, “Inside the Department, officials are focused on policies and procedures being in place, standards being met, timing and formal…

Feedback; is it seen as a punishment or gift in your workplace? First of all, I love talking about feedback. Why? Because there’s so much we can gain from it! But not everyone has as much love for it. In…

“Never half ass two things, whole ass one thing.” A motto to work by, spoken by a true leader, Ron Swanson, Parks, and Recreation. Ok, so Ron Swanson may not be the greatest example of a leader in all areas,…

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last 3 days, you would have seen that Woolworths have got themselves into a bit of trouble after disclosing a mass underpayment of salaried employees. Woolworths have admitted to underpaying their…

In a recent LinkedIn post, Richard Branson wrote about delegation in leadership. He began, “The art of delegation has its roots in accepting perfect isn’t always possible.” And here, in this first line is where the heart of delegation and…