In the News People with disabilities are more likely to be self-employed or entrepreneurs, at 13.1%, compared to non-disabled Australians, at 9.2%, with one reason being that fewer work opportunities are available… Read Article →
In the News The Australian Government passed an extension to the JobKeeper scheme to March 2021. The extension will see the JobKeeper amount being reduced and introduce a two-tier payment. Polytrade, a… Read Article →
In the News Premier Daniel Andrews announced stage four business restrictions in Victoria on 3 August 2020. A further 250,000 workers have been stood down or sent home under the new, tougher… Read Article →
In the News Working from home arrangements may make employees more vulnerable to bullying and harassment. There are fewer opportunities for workplaces to detect or observe sexual harassment or to implement early… Read Article →
COVID-19 and Workplace Laws The New South Wales Government has amended the Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW) to allow for greater flexibility for employers and employees to access leave during the… Read Article →
In the News The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws Factsheet. The Fair Work Ombudsman is regularly updating this Factsheet. Women are being encouraged to enter the… Read Article →