Incident Notification Changes announcements A person conducting a business or undertaking must notify their WH&S regulator immediately after becoming aware of a serious...
New WH&S Sexual Harassment & Anti Discrimination Laws announcements There have been some changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) in relation to the prevention...
Redundancy process refinement required case-summaries For genuine operational requirements David Jones redeployed 19 employees and made another 16 employees redundant. As part of the...
Reinstatements are ordered! case-summaries In a recent decision of Breline v Sydney Trains FWC 1314, the Fair Work Commission ordered reinstatement of...
Employees Right to Disconnect announcements For businesses with over 15 employees (non-small businesses), the right to disconnect comes into effect on 26th August (for...
July 2024 Closing Loophole Changes announcements In March we advised of new workplace laws through the ‘Closing Loopholes’ changes, refer here. As mentioned, effective 26th...
Prorata Long Service Leave case-summaries The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) recently heard a case regarding an employee’s claim for pro rata long service...
Particular Covid-19 Vaccination Mandates Found to be Unlawful case-summaries This follows a case we have referred to in the past, a case in the Fair Work Commission back...
New Workplace Laws – Closing Loopholes changes announcements New workplace laws as part of the Closing Loopholes changes. These changes recently received Royal Assent after passing the...
Mandatory Vaccinations case-summaries In regard to a very topical issue at present, Mandatory Vaccinations, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission...
Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill announcements No doubt over the various forms of media over the last week you have heard about the Industrial Relations...
Casual Overtime Award Changes announcements A decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has ruled that overtime for casual employees covered...
We’re 10! announcements This year, at HR Business Direction, we celebrate our 10th year of business! Thank you to all...
COVID-19 Further temporary Fair Work Act provisions announcements covid19 For payments in April, there were temporary changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 to help employers who qualify...
Sunwater Signs Enforceable Undertaking case-summaries Sunwater, Queensland Water Service provider is having to back pay employees more than $2million and has entered into an...
COVID-19 Changes To JobKeeper Scheme For No Longer Eligible Employers announcements covid19 In April we advised of the temporary changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 to help employers who qualify...
COVID-19 End dates for unpaid pandemic leave provisions in awards announcements covid19 And here we thought we were done with sending out COVID-19 workplace related announcements. Well, we were wrong and...
2020 Wage Increases announcements It’s that time of year again and whilst what would happen this year in relation to the minimum wage...
A BIG reminder not to forget your safety obligations case-summaries A BIG reminder to not forget your safety obligations. The death of a worker in 2019 has lead to...
COVID-19 The last of announcements covid19 As restrictions ease further and business and life slowly gets back to normal, we too will slowly get back...
You might say they are casual, but they might not be! case-summaries We have previously advised of the WorkPac v Skene FCAFC 131 decision where it was concluded that section...
COVID-19 Flexibility moving forward announcements covid19 At HR Business Direction we have been talking about Flexibility in the workplace, and you could say advocates for...
COVID-19 Returning to ‘normal’ announcements covid19 With the National Safe Workplace Principles together with the easing of restrictions and employers planning a safe work plan...
Guidance in the Dark media Click on the link to view the article, Guidance in the Dark, written by Susan Muldowney and published by...
COVID-19 Psychological considerations in the physical return to the workplace announcements covid19 In a media statement from the Prime Minister on 24 April 2020 National Safe Workplace Principles were addressed, which...
COVID-19 National Safe Workplace Principles announcements covid19 In a media statement from the Prime Minister on 24 April 2020 National Safe Workplace Principles were addressed. This...
COVID-19 Free Mental Health Support announcements covid19 There is help out there for everyone. There is a 24/7 government funded, free mental health support service, delivered...
COVID-19 We are all in this together announcements covid19 Moving away this week from the industrial relations and workplace health and safety side of the changes that have...
What it means to be stood down from your job? media An article published by seek.com.au, referenced our Managing Director, Leisa Messer. Click on the link below to access it....
COVID-19 Fair Work Act Changes for JobKeeper Scheme announcements covid19 On the 9th April 2020, the Fair Work Act 2009 was temporarily varied to insert a new part, Park...
COVID-19 Further Temporary Award Changes announcements covid19 On the 8th April 2020, the full bench varied 99 modern awards, inserting a schedule X, as additional measures...
COVID-19 Temporary Award Changes announcements covid19 On the 30th March, the Fair Work Commission has reacted also to the situation we are all in with...
COVID-19 Working from Home announcements covid19 We have been positively surprised as to how many and how quickly businesses put flexible and working from home...
COVID-19 Staff Management announcements covid19 COVID-19, interesting (for a word!) times for businesses (and schools, families, individuals, government, health system and society in general)...
Annualised Salaries Changes announcements The Fair Work Commission had made some changes to 20 modern awards, inserting annualised wage arrangement clauses. These changes...
Is your casual employee actually a casual employee? case-summaries In the WorkPac v Skene case (WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene FCAFC 131), the employee, employed as a...
Love What you do – HR Career Tips from our Managing Director media Click on the link to view our Career Tips for HR Professionals written for & published by HRM, The...
A sister company to HR Business Direction has been founded, Integrowth announcements We have an announcement we are excited to make! A sister company to HR Business Direction has been founded,...
Our Managing Director is now a Prosci® Certified Change Management Practitioner announcements Change management is the people considerations of any oganisational change. Change management focuses on ensuring all employees embrace the...
Family and Domestic Violence Leave announcements On the 27th July the Fair Work Commission updated all modern awards to include 5 days unpaid family and...
Our Managing Director is a Fellow Certified Practitioner with AHRI. announcements Some time ago now we announced that the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) introduced certification for HR Professionals to ensure...
Build resilience in your workforce – and you’re ready for anything media An article published in Business Acumen Magazine, 27th March 2017, referencing our Managing Director, Leisa Messer. Click on the...
Specialised HR Recruitment and Mentoring announcements HR Business Direction is both excited and delighted to announce our new service offering, specialised HR Recruitment and Mentoring. ...
Employment Contracts – so simple yet so important case-summaries It’s not uncommon for employers to pay an ‘annualised salary’ to employees which is intended to be an all-inclusive...
RM Williams prosecuted and fined $90,000 case-summaries Australian Icon RM Williams Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $90,000 as a result of a 2015 injury...
We asked the right questions to make the right recommendations, to assist in improving our client’s income by $100,000 per month case-studies The most obvious solution is not always the correct one…. Business Owners and Senior Managers we work and speak...
We saved our client potentially $150,000 with a review of contractor arrangements – before an ATO Audit! case-studies Winging it when it comes to engaging contractors is common but can lead to harsh consequences if you get...
R U OK? When Work is not the Problem media Click on the link to see our article published in ‘Lights Out’, Australian Boarding Schools Association. Lights Out Vol...
We created in excess of $44,000 ROI for our client through WH&S Management System, training and a workplace investigation case-studies Seeing past an immediate HR crisis or problem to identify long term business requirements can be a challenge. HR...
A Beef & Grain farming business near Moree has been fined $90,000 following the death of a worker in 2013 case-summaries A 69 year old bulldozer operator was fatally injured on 4 June 2013 when he was crushed between a skid...
Safe Work and Return to Work Finalist 2016 announcements We are pleased to advise of our recent accomplishment of being announced as Finalists for the Qld Safe Work...
It cost our client more than $3,000 in defending an unfair dismissal claim for not following our advice case-studies Many employers live in fear of an unfair dismissal claim and for very good reason. Employees have easy access...
We helped officers to fulfil their WH&S Due Diligence Obligations to avoid penalties of up to $731,400 case-studies Work Health and Safety laws require that ófficers’ of corporation fulfil Due Diligence Obligations. Understanding what these obligations are...
HR Business Direction saves employeer at least $10,000 and enabled them to increase sales by at least $150,000 initially case-studies Purchasing an off the shelf workplace health and safety management may seem like good value for money, but is...
Ten Workplace Issues that Influence Safety media Click on the link to see our article published in ‘Lights Out’, Australian Boarding Schools Association. Lights Out Vol...
Casual Service counts towards redundancy pay case-summaries Very recently it was found by a full bench of the Fair Work Commission, in the case of AMWU...
HR Business Direction saves employer $50,000 via successful claim review case-studies A risk management focus is essential to any successful workplace health and safety program. HR Business Direction provides a...
2016 Australian HR Award Finalists announcements We are proud to advise that HR Business Direction are finalists in the Australian HR Awards 2016 for the...
The Direction – June 2016 Edition newsletters Note from our Director Welcome to our June edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards maximising performance and...
Safety termination not harsh case-summaries A Queensland forklift driver who broke his employer’s “golden rules” by operating his vehicle while a customer was in...
The Direction – May 2016 newsletters Note from our Director Welcome to our May edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards maximising performance and...
The Direction – April 2016 newsletters Note from our Director Welcome to our April edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards maximising performance and...
The Direction – March 2016 newsletters Note from our Director Welcome to our March edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards maximising performance and...
The Direction – January 2016 newsletters Note from our Director Happy New Year! Last month I couldn’t believe it was Christmas now I can’t believe...
The Direction – December 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Merry Christmas! I can’t believe it’s Christmas – again! Welcome to our December edition of...
Bullying or not, whatever way you look at it, it’s costing you case-summaries When a bullying complaint is made to the Fair Work Commission they have to consider whether the behaviour has...
Get the right advice from those that know case-summaries For the first time the Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an accounting firm for it’s alleged...
Best to get advice! case-summaries In Cerin v ACI Operations Pty Ltd & Ors FCCA 2762 a HR Manager was held personally liable...
You can rely on past behaviour to justify a dismissal case-summaries The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has recently revisited the issue of an employer relying on past...
Worker successfully claims compo after slipping in shower case-summaries In June 2015, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) ruled worker Robert Ziebarth’s back injury from a hard fall...
Contributory Negligence – It pays to be proactive case-summaries In a recent decision of Kennedy v Queensland Alumina Limited QSC 317, the Supreme Court of Queensland reduced...
The Direction – November 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello! I can’t believe we are so close to Christmas – again! And Welcome to...
Domestic Violence is a business issue case-summaries There is increasing recognition that what affects employees affects employers and Domestic Violence is unfortunately one of those things...
The Direction – October 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and this is our October! edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards maximising...
First decision provides guidance on who is an ‘officer’ case-summaries The recent decision of the ACT Industrial Magistrates Court provides some guidance in considering who is an ‘officer’ under...
The Direction – September 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello we hope you enjoy our September edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards...
Our WH&S Specialist is now a Certified OHS Professional announcements In January of this year we announced that the Safety Institute of Australia was introducing OHS Professional / Practitioner...
7-Eleven Stores – Award & Immigration Compliance case-summaries I think we are all familiar with 7-Eleven convenience stores and, if not to purchase snacks or supplies at...
The Direction – August 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello we hope you enjoy our August edition of The Direction – inspiring you towards...
Common sense prevailing case-summaries In the decision of Drew & State of New South Wales NSWCA 159 handed down in June 2015,...
Do you make reasonable adjustments? case-summaries If you don’t, you will after reading this! In the case Huntley v State of NSW, Department of Police...
The Direction – July 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello we hope you enjoy our July edition of The Direction – inspiring you to...
The Direction – June 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello we hope you enjoy our June edition of The Direction – helping you to...
Easy to sit behind a device and tweet but easy to be sacked over it too! case-summaries In May, SBS broadcaster dismissed soccer reporter following his tweets which were considered to be offensive. The broadcasters twitter...
Minimum Wage Rates Increases – June 2015 announcements Today the Fair Work Commission announced the results of their annual wage review. They announced an increase to the...
The Direction – May 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to another edition of The Direction. It has been another busy month...
Try managing Mental Health rather than exiting it case-summaries In a recent case the Federal Circuit Court ordered an employer pay an ex-employee$5,940.00 plus costs for engaging in...
The Direction – April 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to another edition of The Direction. I would also like to introduce...
Zero drug & alcohol tolerance – yes! case-summaries A recent case of Sharp & BCS Infrastructure Support Pty Ltd demonstrates that where safety-critical work is involved, and...
Navigating the Complexities – Contractors VS Employees events HR Business Direction, in conjunction with Crowe Horwath are pleased to invite you to attend our joint webinar. Join...
The Direction – March 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to another edition of The Direction. Easter is approaching so we wish...
Bullied at Work? Maybe! case-summaries In the recent case of Sharon Bawker & Others v DP World Melbourne Limited and Others, the full bench...
AHRI Introduce Certification for HR Professionals announcements The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) have just announced the introduction of HR certification through the AHRI Practising Certification...
Workplace Relations Framework Review submissions Click on the link below to access our formal submission to the Productivity Commission Review of our Workplace...
Managing Personal Relationships in the Workplace blog culture industrial-relations Personal Relationships in the Workplace…. When asked in the past about relationships in the workplace I have said it...
The Direction – February 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to another edition of The Direction. They seem to come around quickly. ...
Sham Contracting case-summaries Sham Contracting Sham contracting is essentially misrepresenting an employee as an independent contractor. You will engage in sham contracting...
The Direction – January 2015 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our first edition for 2015 and Happy New Year! We hope...
Safety Institute of Australia Introduce Professional / Practitioner Certification announcements The SIA have just recently introduced OHS Professional / Practitioner Certification to ensure those providing advice have the right...
Don’t count on the Fair Work Commission to protect your reputation case-summaries Don’t count on the Fair Work Commission to protect your reputation – lessons from Hankin v Plumbers Supplies Co-Operative...
The Direction – December 2014 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our December 2014 edition of ‘The Direction’. Obviously at this time,...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! announcements From the team at HR Business Direction, we wish you and your families a Happy & Safety Christmas!...
The Direction – November 2014 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our November 2014 edition of ‘The Direction’. November! The festive season...
Consultation with employees case-summaries In a case decided last week, an employer was ordered to pay the union $19,000 for failing to properly...
The end of legal representation in unfair dismissal matters? case-summaries We believe it is a bit of a stretch to say that the recent FWC matter of Doyle v...
Building and Realising Business Value events HR Business Direction and Interfinancial invite you to join us for a not to be missed joint Webinar covering:...
Paid Domestic Violence Leave announcements As part of the 4 yearly review of the modern awards the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has...
Inspiring Greater Than HR announcements Join us to be inspired and inspire others in our newly formed LinkedIn group – Inspiring Greater Than HR!...
The Direction – October 2014 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our October 2014 edition of ‘The Direction’. October was Safe Work...
The Risks of Corporate Outings blog whs-blog When it comes to workplace social events many companies these days will give at least a cursory thought to...
Positive Performance Reviews case-summaries The Fair Work Commission recently reinstated 2 workers dismissed due to their persistent negative, hostile and aggressive behaviour and...
Dismissing injured or ill employees case-summaries In a decision which is seen as a win for common sense, the FWC has denied an employee’s unfair...
Getting the most out of your people events On behalf of HAYS we present – Getting the most out of your people At HR Business Direction...
The Direction – September 2014 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our September 2014 edition of ‘The Direction’ and first newsletter with our new...
The Direction – August 2014 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our August 2014 edition of ‘The Direction’. HR Business Direction supports...
Crowe Horwath Quarterly Business Forum events Culture and people management for a bully-free workplace With the introduction of new federal anti-bullying laws on 1 January...
Workplace Bullying events On behalf of HAY Recruitment we present Workplace Bullying followed by a round table discussion. We will discuss: Workplace...
Bookkeepers Webinar events HR Business Direction, in conjunction with Crowe Horwath, presents a two-part webinar series, specifically aimed at helping Bookkeepers carry...
What’s new from 30 June 2014 announcements This 30 June will see various changes of which employers will need to be aware: Wages increase Increases in...
The contracting quandary media Click on the link to view our article written for Retail World, June edition. Retail World June 2014 –...
When times are tough media Click on the link below to view our article written for Retail World, May edition. Retail World June 2014...
Budget 2014 announcements In its first budget since coming to power, the Abbott Government has made a number of announcements which are...
Workplace Health & Safety Legislation Changes announcements On 3 April 2014, the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014 (amendment Act) was passed in...
Mental Health in the Workplace events On behalf of HAY Recruitment we present Managing Mental Health in the Workplace followed by a round table discussion. We will...
The Direction – December 2013 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our December edition of ‘The Direction’. Wow! It is that time...
The Direction – November 2013 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our November edition of ‘The Direction’. Last week, 18th to 22nd...
The Direction – October 2013 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our October edition of ‘The Direction’. It was Mental Health Week...
The Direction – September 2013 newsletters Note from our Director Hello and Welcome to our September edition of ‘The Direction’. It was R U OK?...
Can you rely on your IT policy? announcements case-summaries A recent decision of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission now means that a dismissal based on...
Manage Change in the Workplace Effectively events At HR Business Direction, we know that managing people effectively brings value to organisations and assists in the organisation...
Increase in minimum wage announcements Today the Fair Work Commission announced the results of their annual wage review 2102 – 2013. They announced an...
Managing Ill & Injured Employees events HR Business Direction invites you to our May Breakfast Presentation on ‘How do I Manage Ill & Injured Employees...
Independent Contractors or Employees? events HR Business Direction presents at the Osmosis Boardroom Lunch (invitation only) Independent Contractors or Employees? Get it wrong and...
How do I comply with WH&S Legislation events HR business direction invites you to a Breakfast Presentation, this time on, ‘How do I comply with Workplace Health...
Are they Contractors or Employees? events HR Business Direction is pleased to invite you to the first of our Breakfast Series Sessions, on the complex...
Working from home: Employer Guidelines media Click on the link below to view our article written for Charter in their December 2011 edition. Charter Working...
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