A new induction resource is available to help casual employees and their employers understand paid Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) leave, ensuring every worker in Australia knows their rights to safety and support. Developed by Transitioning Well in consultation with lived experience and...
COSBOA Celebrates One Year of Small Business PEAK, Launches Major Year 2 Workplace Relations Compliance Research Findings The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its workplace relations flagship program, Small Business PEAK,...
The Right to Disconnect legislation applies to all small businesses from 26 August 2025. It’s crucial for small business owners to understand their obligations. Under these changes, employees have the right to refuse to monitor, read, or respond to...
New workplace changes are coming into effect that will impact how and when your employees can be contacted outside of work hours. The “Right to Disconnect” legislation applies to small business employers and their employees from 26 August 2025,...
The Australian employment landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past three years, with the Albanese Labor Government implementing the most substantial workplace relations reforms since the Fair Work Act was introduced in 2009. For small businesses, these changes...
The COSBOA Roadshow is hitting the road with two tailored programs that address the most pressing issues facing small businesses today: Industrial Relations and Cyber Security. These critical topics are designed to help business owners and employees navigate the...
Your guide to the new code coming into effect 1 January 2025 Significant changes to workplace laws are coming into effect from 1 January 2025 that will impact how small businesses manage employee payments. In our guide, we outline...
From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements can be a criminal offence. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) can investigate suspected criminal underpayment offences and refer suitable matters for criminal prosecution. If a person is convicted of...
As the festive season approaches, small business owners should consider their operational arrangements and employment obligations. This guide outlines key considerations for managing your business during this period.