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March 4, 2020
Coronavirus and its Implications in the Workplace
The World Health Organisation has declared the outbreak of Coronavirus as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It is extremely important employers consider the effects that Coronavirus may have in the workplace. What are your obligations?
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March 4, 2020
Psychological Safety: the missing link
Psychological safety is essential for all environments to foster a diverse range of input.  It is not exclusive from performance…it is essential for it. How can you build psychological safety within your teams?
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February 26, 2020
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National Labour Hire Scheme – A New Reality
A National Labour Hire Scheme could soon become a reality with renewed discussions between State and Federal Ministers outlining guiding principles for the proposed legislation. The national scheme is intended to replace current individual State schemes and create a more streamlined and cost effective labour hire system.  
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February 12, 2020
ALERT: Key Changes to Annualised Salaries Requirements
The Fair Work Commission has recently announced the inclusion of new annualised wage clauses into 22 modern awards on 1 March 2020, placing new obligations on affected employers paying their employees by way of annualised salaries. If you're covered by any of these modern awards, you should also check the application of it to any managers or other employees you consider to be salaried, or “above award."
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February 11, 2020
List of 22 Modern Awards with inclusion of new annualised wage clauses
Many businesses pay their employees annualised salaries, which cover entitlements like minimum weekly wages; penalties; overtime; allowances and annual leave loading . The Fair Work Commission has recently announced the inclusion of new annualised wage clauses into 22 modern awards on 1 March 2020. See the affected Awards here.
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February 5, 2020
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When is a warning not a warning?
What constitutes a warning? This case gave a valuable lesson about what constitutes a warning for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’).
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January 20, 2020
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Effects of Cough Mixture Are No Excuse for Serious Misconduct
The Fair Work Commission decide the effects of non-prescription cough mixture are no excuse for serious misconduct. This important case demonstrates that employees can be summarily dismissed for being under the influence of legal drugs where that results in a significant safety risk.
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December 18, 2019
Holt Durham Migration Services joins Mapien
Mapien completes another merger - we are excited to announce the expansion of our Migration practice thanks to a merger with Holt Durham Migration Services (HDMS).
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December 11, 2019
A penny for your thoughts? It should be a dollar.
As multiple Australian employers reveal they have been underpaying employees to the tune of millions of dollars, companies and boards need to be aware of the potential legal, financial, organisation and reputational risks at stake when wages and allowances aren’t strictly monitored.
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November 19, 2019
OUR PEOPLE: Embracing the change
Jamie Paterson is Principal Consultant at Mapien’s Melbourne office, which recently moved to new premises at L7, 10 Queen St in the CBD.
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November 19, 2019
Key challenges for employers in 2020 and beyond
Mental health and employee wellbeing, and capability of frontline leaders are the two biggest challenges that employers believe they’ll face in 2020 and beyond.
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November 19, 2019
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New learning approach needed for A.I. job landscape
As artificial intelligence becomes the norm, skills in human interaction are far more important for job security and career growth. The good news is that such skills can be learned, but Australia needs to adopt new methods of education and training.
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October 24, 2019
Is your company at risk of a visit from the ABCC?
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) shifts focus to Qld & NSW. Are you prepared?
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October 2, 2019
Mapien expands Melbourne operation​
Momentum continues to build following the rebrand of Livingstones & SHR Group as Mapien earlier this month, with the opening of brand new premises in Melbourne and the recruitment of Principal Consultant, Jamie Paterson to lead our Victorian and SA operations.
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September 20, 2019
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charles-lentini
Tribunal says medical incapacity justifies dismissal…just follow these rules
A recent case saw the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) find the dismissal of an injured employee who was unable to perform the inherent requirements of her job was not unfair.
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September 16, 2019
A Brand New Direction
Brands grow and change just like the businesses they represent. Now is the time to propel our brand forward as well. Our new brand will represent us in the market as one team, one national business.
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September 11, 2019
Social Media in the workplace – Conduct & Implications
In a decision of 7 August 2019*, the High Court effectively affirmed the right of an employer to impose sanctions on an employee found ...
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September 11, 2019
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What’s a Day? – New Definition for Personal/Carer’s Leave Days
A Federal Court decision from August 22, 2019* has significantly changed the meaning of a ‘day’ regarding personal/carer’s leave.
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