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November 6, 2024

Far Away in a foreign land

This case reminds Australian employers to carefully consider their obligations when engaging foreign-based employees and to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Failure to do so can result in costly legal consequences and reputational damage for companies operating in a globalised workforce.

October 22, 2024

Immigration Alert – Skills in Demand Updates

Our latest immigration alert provides updates on the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, which will replace the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. We also provide a quick recap on the July 1 changes and a reminder of changes still to come in 2024 in the immigration space.

October 10, 2024

Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act Overhaul: Key Changes and What They Mean for You

Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 has been significantly amended with the changes set to take effect from 1 July 2025. These are the most substantial reforms to the legislation in over 30 years. Learn about the key changes and what this means for businesses in our latest blog.

October 3, 2024

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The business case for assessing and addressing psychosocial infrastructure

Discover the business case for assessing and addressing psychosocial infrastructure. With information on psychosocial hazards often overwhelming, it’s crucial to shift from reactive, individualistic approaches to a strategic, systematic framework. Learn how to meet obligations and mitigate risks through a shared, proactive response.

September 10, 2024

5 Tips: Performance conversations amid mental health challenges

Navigating performance conversations can already be tricky and complicated. What happens when we add in mental health or personal stressors for a staff member? Here are our top 5 tips to help guide employers.

September 4, 2024

Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments: What it means for businesses

Commencing January 1, 2025, Australian businesses will be subject to the further workplace changes as a result of The Closing Loopholes Act. These changes, aimed at protecting employee rights, will result in harsh new penalties, making it a criminal offence for employers who deliberately underpay their workers. It is crucial to understand the implications and ensure compliance to avoid severe penalties.

August 23, 2024

Closing Loopholes: Key changes effective 26 August 2024 & what they mean for you

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 has introduced significant changes that are already in effect, with more to come on 26 August 2024. These amendments have substantial implications for businesses across various industries. It's crucial for employers to stay informed about these changes and understand how they may impact daily operations.

August 20, 2024

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Key Updates to Casual Employment Rules

Starting from 26 August 2024 (or 26 February 2025 for small businesses), the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will undergo significant updates regarding casual employment. These changes are part of the Federal Government's second phase of the Closing Loopholes reforms, which were officially enacted earlier this year. Learn more about the changes and ensure you're meeting your obligations.

August 16, 2024

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The Pilbara IR Standoff: Unions, Miners, and the Impact of New Federal Laws

The Pilbara region of Western Australia, a powerhouse of the global iron ore industry, is currently embroiled in a significant industrial relations shift, with The Secure Jobs legislation introduced earlier this year significantly changing the dynamics of collective bargaining.

August 12, 2024

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The Countdown to Disconnect: Are You Ready for 26 August 2024?

From 26 August 2024, employees in businesses with 15 or more staff will gain the 'right to disconnect,' allowing them to step away from work-related communications outside their regular working hours. Learn what this means for employers and read our practical tips to help prepare effectively here.

Building high performing leadership teams

Organizations often focus their leaders on team building within their functional teams while neglecting the formation of a healthy leadership team culture and dynamics. This oversight can lead to misalignment and missed opportunities for strategic growth. Learn more about building high-performing leadership teams with insights from recent HRD Australia Summit Expert Panels & how we're building our desired Leadership culture at MAPIEN.

Drawing the line between Employees and Independent Contractors

The recent introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 has seen the implementation of various changes aimed at providing greater clarity with regard to Employees and Independent Contractors. Learn more about the changes that have already taken effect and others soon to be implemented here.

Strengthened migrant worker protection and compliance with workplace and migration laws

As part of its commitment to strengthening worker protections, the Australian Government has recently introduced new laws to give temporary visa holders confidence to report exploitation early and resolve their workplace issues. This update will provide employers and individuals with an overview of these changes.

Why Didn’t You Let Me Know?

A recent case in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinforced the importance of employers understanding and complying with the consultation provisions in their industrial instruments when undertaking major workplace change.

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New Delegates’ Rights and You’re Paying for it!

Recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’) and modern awards from 1 July 2024 have introduced significant rights for workplace delegates to represent members of their union.

Applying the Feedback Bridge to give constructive feedback

To continue our blog series, our latest coaching model is ideal for leaders who want to make the most of every opportunity to provide feedback. We explore The Feedback Bridge model and share practical tips on how leaders can give constructive feedback to their teams.

Mapien Promotion Announcement: July 2024

Mapien are excited to announce our July 1, 2024 promotions. Congratulations to Dr Leith Middleton and Bridget O'Connor. We're also excited to share some changes to our leadership structure, with Dr Joshua Shingles, Jamie Paterson and Mark Brady all expanding their roles this new financial year.

Visa Update: What You Need to Know Before July 1st, 2024

As we enter into the last week of June, our Immigration Team are providing a reminder of the changes taking effect from the 1st July 2024 specific to the employer sponsored visa categories - Subclass 482, 494 and 186 visa. With a year of change ahead, it is important you are prepared for the changes.

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