The small business guide to IR
Confused about how the new laws affect you? Don't be. Max Newnham has the answers.
business plan, staffThe end of Work Choices
The Opposition declares in-principle support for Labor's system of industrial relations.
staffWorkplace Relations in Starting your business
Scalping costs company $360K
Court finds 'gross failure' of workplace safety standards by Melbourne bedding company led to accident.
staffBosses and unions must work together
Both business and unions must recognise shared interests will provide value for shareholders and workers.
staffPay-outs may hurt small business
The federal government is concerned about a proposal to require small business to pay redundancies.
cash flow, legal, staffACTU says Telstra trying to slash pay
Trade unions say Telstra is thumbing its nose at government industrial policy.
staffRevolt over building watchdog
Simmering union discontent over the building commission has come to a head.
Workplace Relations in Growing your business
Pay guest workers local wage
Paying temporary skilled migrants market rates will stop exploitation, Immigration Minister Chris Evans says.
staff, strategyTrade licences under review
NSW Government to review licences that block tradies from working interstate.
business plan, regulatory'Hostile' warning as Ford jobs go
Government warns manufacturing sector faces the "most hostile operating conditions we have seen for decades".
staffUnions attack over unfair dismissal
Unions attack Labor over unfair dismissal laws, while the Greens warn it may not pass through the Senate.
business plan, staffSmall business win on unfair dismissal
Small business will need to give just one warning to sack staff under Labor's new industrial relations laws.
staffWorkplace Relations in Managing your business
Unions, workers anxious over new laws
There is disquiet among unions and workers about what will replace WorkChoices.
staff, trendsHousing boss out after protests
The Housing Industry Association has dumped its new Victorian boss following protests he owes $1.5 million.
Women hammer out trades
Women are carving out careers in blokey trades, but even with the skills crisis, it can be tough going.
benchmarks, trendsJuggling work-life balance
Flexible work practices could help small businesses compete and shouldn't be dismissed as just another cost, say supporters.
staff, trendsMaternity leave lure in returning to work
Women with access to some kind of leave after giving birth are more likely to return to work, a survey finds.
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