Message from the CEO: 5 November 2019

Compliance with industrial relations laws in Australia can be highly complicated, but it’s something which all businesses need to...

Compliance with industrial relations laws in Australia can be highly complicated, but it’s something which all businesses need to understand. Wage compliance is a topic that has dominated headlines over the last 18 months. Businesses ranging from restaurant chains, to cosmetic stores and even the Australian Broadcasting Channel (ABC) have been found...

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Part 4: Modern Award Series – Categories of employment

If you’ve been following our Modern Award Series, you should by now be certain when a Modern Award will...

If you’ve been following our Modern Award Series, you should by now be certain when a Modern Award will cover your employees, what Modern Award applies and how your employees will be classified under an applicable Modern Award. Following on from Part 3 of this series, it will be necessary...

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Modern Award Review Developments

The National Retail Association (NRA) has been actively involved in the Fair Work Commission’s four yearly review of Modern Awards....

The National Retail Association (NRA) has been actively involved in the Fair Work Commission’s four yearly review of Modern Awards. Of key importance to our members is our push to reduce Sunday penalty rates and our opposition to claims by the unions, primarily relating to casual conversion and to increase...

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Free* retail training for all part-time and casual employees!

Do you have any staff you would like to upskill? Take advantage of our special offer! All part-time and casual...

Do you have any staff you would like to upskill? Take advantage of our special offer! All part-time and casual employees are invited to participate in the following workshops at no cost, that’s right FREE*! Customer Service Workshop Being a successful retail salesperson is more than just describing products and services. The National...

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