Category Archives: Industrial Relations

Respect @ Work – New Legal Risks For Employers

Background The gender wage gap had historically paid men more than women for doing the same work. To address this issue a significant effort has been undertaken to identify the gaps and try and implement solutions to ensure that there is a gender pay equity enacted. This will mean that all employees regardless of gender […]

CHRISTMAS EVE IS NOW A “PART DAY” PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN QUEENSLAND

Grace Grace, the Minister for Industrial Relations in Queensland has announced that from this year Christmas will come early for workers. Christmas Eve has been declared to be a “Part Day” public holiday in Queensland. This means that anyone covered by an Award and working after 6.00pm will be entitled to be paid at the […]