The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been doing spot checks on small businesses across six cities to see if employers are keeping proper records. If you have staff, now is a good time to make sure everything is in order. Around 50 businesses have been visited by the FWO in locations such as Sydney, Melbourne, […]
READ MORESilica dust exposure has emerged as a significant health risk in several industries, with potentially life-altering consequences for those affected. As awareness around this issue grows, so does the potential for personal injury compensation claims, particularly for individuals who have developed diseases related to prolonged silica dust exposure. In Australia, the use of high-silica engineered […]
READ MOREThe Origins of International Women’s Day As we head off to the races today or gather for luncheons to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) – a day that traces its roots back to the early 20th century – let’s remember this was time marked by widespread social and political upheaval. Among the key figures involved […]
READ MOREThere are many reasons to consider offshoring and increasingly one of those is the shortage of local qualified employees across a wide range of industries and professions. The current unemployment rate of 3.5% is the lowest rate since 1974, and in a recent NAB survey 53% of businesses reported having difficulty finding employees to fill […]
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