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December 14, 2022
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ben-cooper
Fair Work Act changes now in force
The amended Fair Work Act is now in operation, and whilst some changes will be phased in, there are a number of key changes that employers need to be immediately aware of.
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December 7, 2022
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nadia-taylor
Best wishes for the holiday season from the team at Mapien
As 2022 draws to a close, the team at Mapien would like to thank you for your support and wish you and your families a happy & prosperous year ahead. Enjoy this year's highlights and key trends.
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December 5, 2022
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ben-cooper
Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passes Parliament
The Commonwealth Government has brought forward the passage of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill after earlier obtaining cross-bench support. The amendments to the Fair Work Act will occur progressively and we will provide updates on what the key amendments will mean for your business in practical terms in the near future. Find out the key amendments that will occur after Royal Assent here:
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December 1, 2022
Should employers have to pay for RAT testing before shifts?
What do employers need to consider if asking their employees to conduct RAT tests prior to starting their shift? The recent decision by Commissioner Simpson on (16 November 2022) may have significant implications for employers in the future when considering what constitutes an employee’s payable work time.
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November 28, 2022
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ben-cooper
ALERT: Respect@Work Bill passes Parliament and Labor secures Senate support for IR Reform Bill
Many clients are contacting us to ask if they should be doing anything. Mapien recommends that you continue to monitor the developments, and we will provide regular updates in the coming weeks. All employers should be reviewing the legislation to identify how it will impact their business – and how they can prepare for and manage the changes.
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November 24, 2022
The Decline in Enterprise Agreements
There are a few factors which can give reason to the long-term decline in Enterprise agreement coverage and the controversy which surrounds the relevance of implementing agreements. So what benefits do they have to your business and how does the current government hope to change the landscape?
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November 23, 2022
Is your workplace still COVID-19 safe?
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Australian workplaces and placed greater obligations on employers to ensure the health and safety of workers, particularly with further COVID-19 waves on the horizon. Is your workplace still covid safe?
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November 22, 2022
Mapien Immigration team updates
Our Mapien immigration team is in the business of changing people's lives. Our focus is always on our clients, and with that in mind, we wanted to share some changes to our team for 2023.
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November 16, 2022
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jamie-paterson
A new employment strategy for a new time
As we dust ourselves off after the trials and tribulations of COVID-19 and the impacts on employment, it is important that employers consider how best to lead, engage, select and employ their employees in this brave new world.
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November 1, 2022
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ben-cooper
ALERT: What the Federal Government’s IR reforms mean for employers
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022, which contains the first tranche of the Albanese Labor Government’s proposed IR reforms, was introduced to Parliament on 27 October 2022. As expected, the areas identified as priorities by the Government are gender equity and enterprise bargaining.
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October 25, 2022
Employee retention and turnover… it matters!
We know attracting new talent is a challenge. But what if companies didn’t lose people in the first place? How can business owners ensure employee happiness and prevent them from looking elsewhere for a new opportunity?
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October 11, 2022
Mapping our way together
Mapien's national conference in 2022 focused on connection. As an organisation, Mapien understands how important connection is not only for our own people, but for our clients.
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October 5, 2022
Celebrating 40 Years!
Mapien is 40! We celebrated this incredible milestone with our national team, much loved alumni and many of our long-term clients who have shared the journey with us! With inspirational videos, speeches, catch ups and fun... it was the perfect way to celebrate 40 years!
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September 16, 2022
Full Bench Says What You Read Is What You Get!
A recent full bench decision represents a fundamental change to the approach for determining whether a relationship is that of employee/employer or principal independent contractor. The Fair Work Commission upheld an appeal against a decision that a delivery driver was an employee with unfair dismissal rights.
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September 15, 2022
Jobs and Skills Summit September 2022
The Jobs and Skills Summit took place in early September bringing together Australian Unions, employers, civil society, and governments, to address the country’s shared economic challenges with an aim of developing a way forward. The immediate actions and speculated changes to Australia’s employment landscape have been subject to much contention. This article expands on some of key focuses of the Summit in relation to Migration, Enterprise Bargaining and Women in the Workforce.
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September 5, 2022
Workplace investigations: 5 reasons to outsource
If an allegation of bullying, sexual harassment or discrimination is made in the workplace, in most circumstances an employer will need to conduct a workplace investigation – which can be time consuming, complex and can lead to poor outcomes if they are not done right. Here are five reasons why you should outsource your workplace investigation.
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August 16, 2022
Attraction and Retention in the Post Pandemic World
Attraction and retention strategies are important for any organisation to obtain suitable job candidates and retain talented employees. The current high number of job vacancies makes it essential for organisations to invest in this process and have an Employee Value Proposition in place.
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July 27, 2022
Helpful Tips for Drafting Effective HR Policies & Procedures
Taking the time to draft good HR policies and procedures can save you time dealing with problems that may arise from their absence – including, workplace bullying, workplace accidents and dealing with unhappy team members. Here are our key tips for drafting policies and procedures that have maximum effect!
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