As we start 2026, several important workplace relations developments are already shaping the operating environment for small businesses. Recent Federal Court decisions and new government consultations may have direct implications for employers, particularly those using labour hire arrangements or...
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...
