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Closing the Loopholes Casual Workers

Got Casuals? What the Fair Work Act Changes Mean for Employers

6 November 2024

Effective from 26 August 2024, the Fair Work Act introduced new provisions to define and manage casual employment

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FWC Sexual Harassment Training

Preventing Sexual Harassment: Free & easy training to integrate into your business now

30 October 2024

Creating a safe and respectful workplace free from sexual harrassment is a fundamental commitment to caring for your team. Discover free and fast training.

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Notifiable Incidents involving machinery

Understanding Notifiable Incidents in Victoria: Expanded Requirements for high-risk machinery from WorkSafe

7 October 2024

Recent changes by WorkSafe Victoria effective from 1 July 2024 have expanded Notifiable Incident requirements, particularly concerning high-risk machinery. Learn about this expansion.

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FCHR Survey Services

Transforming Employee Voices into Business Solutions for the New Year

7 October 2024

Do you know how your team really feel about working in your business? Can they see something that you don’t? Do they know how to tell you about their experience and perspective safely? If not, we have the pathway.

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Right to Disconnect Law changes

Navigating the New Right to Disconnect: What Your Business Needs to Do Now

12 September 2024

Learn about the new Right to Disconnect laws in Australia, how they affect businesses of different sizes, and what steps you need to take to comply.

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28 Hazards for Professional Organisers

Getting Health and Safety Organised: Our New Learning Platform and WHS Course Following Conference Success

11 September 2024

Our OHS Consultant presented at the IOPO Conference and launched our new online learning platform.

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OHS Reporting

Safety in the Balance: Why Ineffective OHS Reporting is a Risk You Can’t Afford

7 August 2024

Effective OHS reporting is the backbone of workplace safety. It enables organisations to identify and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring that minor issues do not escalate into severe accidents.

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Employer’s Guide to Probation and the Minimum Employment Period

6 June 2024

The concept of the 3 month probation period for new employees is not reflected in the Fair Work Act. Learn more about the 12 months employers have to assess an employee’s suitability for the job.

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WHS Show

Psychological Injury Key Focus of Workplace Health & Safety Show 2024

4 June 2024

Our Operations and OHS Lead attended the two-day Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne. It was clear that whilst all areas of OHS are vitally important, the hot topic in 2024 is Psychological Injury.

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Preparing your business for EOFY – Changes to Awards and Minimum pay rates

9 May 2024

As part of your end of financial year preparations, it’s essential that increased labour costs are part of your new year budgeting and planning.

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Casual Conversions: Do I have to offer casual staff a permanent role?

9 May 2024

If you have casual employees in your team, understand if and when you are required to offer them a permanent role in your buisness.

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Give Documents

Understanding Fair Work Information Statements

2 April 2024

The Fair Work Ombudsman requires all employers to provide new employees with 1 or more Information Statments, including the new Fixed-Term Information Statement as of 6 Decmeber 2023. Learn more about your employer responsibilities.

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Mental Injury Claim

Key Changes to WorkCover Mental Injury Claims in Victoria

27 March 2024

The amendments to the WorkCover scheme in Victoria represent a significant shift in how mental injury claims are assessed and managed in the workplace.

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Recruitment: Build your team your way

5 March 2024

Full Circle HR’s Recruitment Services aren’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how our tailored service meets you where you are and gives you confidence for the best outcome – whether through in-house self managed recruitment and full-service FCHR management.

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Compliance and Competence: Free Training for Business Owners and Leaders

5 March 2024

Fair Work’s award-winning Online Learning Centre teaches Business Owners and Leaders core skills and strategies to manage your workplace effectively and in compliance with Fair Work requirements.

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Job Seeker Success: Stand out from the crowd

28 February 2024

Found your dream job and want to ensure you put your best foot forward? We set you up for success by sharing insights and shedding light on common questions and mistakes related to the recruitment process. It could mean the difference between being overlooked and being offered an interview.

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OHS Essentials – Free, confidential and personalised OHS support available in Gippsland

27 February 2024

Gippsland businesses may be surprised to learn they can access a free workplace health and safety (OHS) consultation service across 12 months, delivered by independent OHS experts.

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REPORT: Sexual Harassment Positive Duty Requirements for Victorian Employers

5 February 2024

All employers have a legal duty to prevent sexual harassment and victimisation in their workplace. We share the path you need to take to meet this need easily.

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