Criminal underpayment laws commenced 1 January 2025
Criminal underpayment laws commenced 1 January 2025 The landscape of employment law is ever-evolving, with significant implications for employers, HR managers, and business leaders. As of January 1, 2025, a new legal framework addressing the criminal underpayment of wages has been introduced, marking a pivotal shift in how wage compliance is enforced. Understanding these changes […]
Navigating HR Services in Australia: A Guide
Navigating HR Services in Australia: A Guide Navigating the landscape of HR services in Australia can be a complex task. It’s a dynamic field, constantly evolving to meet the needs of businesses and employees alike. For HR Managers, the challenge lies in implementing effective strategies. They must ensure a safe and productive work environment while […]
Transform Your Business with HR Consulting Services
Maximising Your Business Potential with HR Consulting Services Navigating the complexities of human resources is a challenge many HR Managers, Business Owners, and Leaders face today. Implementing effective HR strategies while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace environment is critical. This article will explore the benefits of human resources consulting services, highlighting how these expert […]
Genuine Redundancy – Employer Guide
What is Genuine Redundancy? Genuine redundancy occurs when an employer no longer requires a specific role to be performed by anyone, often due to operational changes such as a restructure, technological advancements, economic downturns, or partial or full business closures. Knowing how to define redundancy accurately is essential for compliance, distinguishing it from other types […]
Casual Conversion – Employers Guide
What is Casual Conversion? Casual conversion is the process of transitioning a casual employee to a permanent employee. Once a casual employee converts to permanent employee, they have additional entitlements such as paid personal, carers leave and annual leave and greater job security. What Employers Need to Know About Casual Employment and Conversion Changes Australia’s […]
Employee or Independent Contractor?
It is critical for business owners and operators to understand the distinction between employees and independent contractors implemented by Fair Work Commission as part of the Closing the Loop Holes Bill, effective 26 August 2024. There are a number of changes and many more ahead, which the WCA Solutions Outsourced HR and Commercial Team have […]
Right to Disconnect
What is the Right to disconnect? The right to disconnect allows employees to refuse contact from their employer or any third parties after their workday has ended, unless it’s deemed unreasonable. This means employees are not obligated to monitor, read, or respond to work-related emails, messages, or calls outside their set hours. The legislation is […]
Closing Loopholes
As an employer, staying updated on legislative changes is crucial. In August 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 changes will impact employment practices across Australia. Here’s what you need to know: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A new approach to determining employment relationships will also take effect on August 26, 2024. […]
Organisation Change Management Success
WCA Solutions HR Consulting team was engaged by a national leader in their industry to lead their organisation restructure and redesign project which included engagement across the business to align Position Descriptions of more than 50 different positions across 6 functions. The Client explained the challenge inefficiencies in delivering work, negative behaviours and interactions between […]
Closing Loopholes Bill Summary
The Closing Loopholes Bill tabled in October 2023 proposed some of the most significant changes to industrial relations law in Australian history. Federal Government split the Bill into 2 parts, with the Part 1 of Closing Loopholes Bill passed on Thursday 7 December 2023. Part 2 of the Bill is potentially expected to pass in […]