Craven & Associates Consulting Services

15/06/2022

WORKPLACE RELATIONS UPDATE

ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW 2022

AWARD RATES OF PAY INCREASED BY $40 OR 4.6%

On Wednesday 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision increasing Award Rates of Pay.

• Adult rates of pay for each Award classification are to be increased by $40 per week for Award rates of pay below $869.60 per week. For Award rates of pay above $869.60 per week, the Award rates of pay will be increased by 4.6%.

• Junior and apprentices’ rates of pay will increase proportionately.

• The minimum weekly adult rate of pay has been increased by $40 per week to $812.60 per week, or $21.38 per hour.

• These increases are absorbable against over award payments in employee’s Contracts of Employment and rates of pay provided for in Enterprise Agreements.

• HOWEVER, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PAID AT LEAST THE NEW AWARD RATES OF PAY FOR THEIR CLASSIFICATION.

• Award allowances, (e.g. Leading, Hand, Meal Allowance, First Aid, etc.) will also be increased.

• Operative Date of the $40 increase or 4.6% in Award rates of pay.

• The new Award rates of pay and increases will be operative from the beginning of the first pay period to commence on or after 1 July 2022.

• The Fair Work Commission determined that for the following Awards, there were exceptional circumstances to warrant a delayed operative date, i.e. from the beginning of the first pay period to commence on or after 1 October 2022.

• Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020
• Airline Operations – Ground Staff Award 2020
• Air Pilots Award 2020
• Airport Employees Award 2020
• Airservices Australia Enterprise Award 2016
• Alpine Resorts Award 2020
• Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
• Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020
• Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020
• Restaurant Industry Award 2020
Prior to 1 July, it is strongly recommended for Employers to review their employees’ current rates of pay, Award coverage and skill classification level to ensure employees are paid their Award minimum entitlements and not being underpaid.
Clients of Craven an d Associates consulting Services will be forwarded copies of the new Award Rates of Pay schedules

23/07/2021

An external Human Resources Audit can ensure your business is compliant with recent Workplace Law changes and avoid an investigation from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Read more about our tailored audit services: https://cravenco.com.au/auditing-your-human-resources-and-workplace-relations-policies/

One of the biggest challenges facing small, medium and large businesses is ensuring you are compliant with your obligations to staff when it comes to relevant

03/12/2020

Is Your Team Ready for the Covid-Normal Workplace?

With the gradual reopening of offices happening now across Melbourne, DeakinCo's Occupational COVID-19 Online Training course gives your workforce the tools and training they’ll need to navigate the risks and challenges that COVID-19 brings.

Delivered in partnership from DeakinCo. and the Australian Industry Group, it has been developed by health professionals and industry experts to help businesses & professionals best deal with this unprecedented challenge.

You’ll be able to manage your ENTIRE Workplace Training through ONE PLATFORM, and participants will receive a COVID-19 Workplace Training Course Certificate upon completion. You’ll also be kept up to date with new modules and regular updates to ensure continuous compliance.

Conducted entirely online, this course is 60 minutes total. Digital Seats are just $29.95 per employee. Volume discounts are available.

Save an additional 10% off each seat, with the discount code "crcs_2020".

https://training.deakinco.com/business/quote/

01/10/2020

Masks aren't your business' only defence to COVID-19.

DeakinCo & Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) have partnered together to bring you the COVID-19 Smart Business Plan course.

You'll learn:

· The basic principle of infectious diseases management

· How COVID-19 is spread and how you can prevent its spread

· Who’s most at risk of COVID-19

· COVID-19’s incubation period and symptoms

· Techniques and behaviours you can adopt in your workplace

· Step by step appropriate handwashing

· Further prevention of germs spreading in the workplace

· How to look after your mental health during COVID-19

This further includes…

- Monitor Staff Progression through our Business Portal

- Simple On-boarding with 2-step coupon code Registration

- Communications collateral to support rollout to employees

- Be recognised as COVID Smart with a Business Certificate

Secure a discount by using the referral code

'crcs_2020'.

Find out more on the website via this link -

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24/09/2020

The New Normal: Upskilling your staff in a COVID-19 world.

Benefits of the DeakinCo COVID-19 Business Plan Course include...

* Quality Assured by Expert Health Professionals & Industry Partners

* Applicable Workplace Training to implement COVID SAFE plan

* Manage your ENTIRE Workplace Training through ONE PLATFORM

* Continuous compliance with new modules and regular updates

* COVID-19 Workplace Training Course Certificate upon completion.

All entirely online, this course takes 60 minutes in length, ensuring an efficient and short time frame on its benefit to your business.

Digital Seats are $29.95 per employee. Volume discounts available.

Save an additional 10% off each seat, with the discount code "crcs_2020"

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21/09/2020

Now is the time to review your employees’ rates of pay and conditions of service.

As an employer, are you confident that your employees are paid at least the Award of Enterprise Agreement minimum rate of pay and conditions of employment?

Now is the time to review your employees’ rates of pay and conditions of service.

15/09/2020

Upskill Your Workplace to a COVID-19 Smart Workplace

There has never been a greater time to upskill your staff, to keep your workplace safe during this time of pandemic.

With DeakinCo & AIGroup’s Occupational COVID-19 Workplace Training Scheme, you’ll be able to prepare your workforce to navigate the risks and challenges that COVID-19 brings.

In this online program, you & your employees will learn:

· The basic principle of infectious diseases management

· How COVID-19 is spread and how you can prevent its spread

· Who’s most at risk of COVID-19

· COVID-19’s incubation period and symptoms

· Techniques and behaviours you can adopt in your workplace

· Step by step appropriate handwashing

· Further prevention of germs spreading in the workplace

· How to look after your mental health during COVID-19

Entirely online, this course is 60 minutes total. In a short time frame delivering benefits to your business.

Digital Seats @ $29.95 per employee. Volume discounts available.

Save an additional 10% off each seat, with the discount code "crcs_2020"

https://training.deakinco.com/business/quote/

https://cravenco.com.au/is-your-workplace-covid-19-smart/

08/09/2020

Are Your Staff Equipped to Handle COVID-19's Impact on Your Business?

No business wants to find their customers & staff have taken ill with COVID-19. However this risk can be lowered & mitigated against with proper training and an effective business plan.

DeakinCo's COVID-19 Business Plan Course, gives you this opportunity. You'll be able to train your staff in infectious disease management & safe work place techniques, whilst developing a business plan that transform your workplace into a COVID-19 Smart Workplace.

Benefits of the DeakinCo COVID-19 Business Plan Course include...

* Quality Assured by Expert Health Professionals & Industry Partners
* Applicable Workplace Training to implement COVID SAFE plan
* Manage your ENTIRE Workplace Training through ONE PLATFORM
* Continuous compliance with new modules and regular updates
* COVID-19 Workplace Training Course Certificate upon completion.

All entirely online, this course takes 60 minutes in length, ensuring an efficient and short time frame on its benefit to your business.

Digital Seats are $29.95 per employee. Volume discounts available.

Save an additional 10% off each seat, with the discount code "crcs_2020"

https://training.deakinco.com/business/quote/

01/09/2020

Mitigate the COVID-19 impact on your business, with a COVID-19 Smart Business Plan.

Businesses in Australia face a unique challenge with the current COVID-19 landscape.

DeakinCo & Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) have partnered together to create the COVID-19 Smart Business Plan course to combat this.

Developed by health professionals & industry experts, this course is designed to create a bulletproof plan for businesses to train their staff to pivot around COVID-19’s obstacles.

This includes…
- Monitor Staff Progression through our Business Portal
- Simple On-boarding with 2-step coupon code Registration
- Communications collateral to support rollout to employees
- Be recognised as COVID Smart with a Business Certificate

Secure a discount by using the referral code 'crcs_2020'.

Find out more on the website via this link - https://lnkd.in/deR-c9P

26/08/2020

Need to fast track your business towards being COVID-19 safe?

You need a COVID-19 smart business plan.

The Occupational Covid-19 Training Program provides training on:

· What COVID-19 is, its incubation period and symptoms, and how it is spread

· Behavioural management techniques in the workplace

· Best practice handwashing and hygiene practices

· Managing mental health during COVID-19

Delivered in partnership from DeakinCo. and the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), it has been developed by health professionals and industry experts to help businesses & professionals during this unprecedented and turbulent time.

Secure a discount by using the referral code 'crcs_2020'. Find out more on the website.

https://training.deakinco.com/business/quote/

28/07/2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS COVID-19 SMART? 😷👍

With the current Covid-19 situation, the road back to ‘business as usual’ for many Australian businesses is less clear than ever. This is especially true when it comes to workplace safety and fulfilling your obligations as an employer to provide a safe workspace for your employees and customers.

So how do you make your organisation Covid-19 Smart?

The Occupational Covid-19 Training Program is delivered in partnership from DeakinCo. and the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and has been developed by health professionals and industry experts.

This 50 minute online training course enables companies to demonstrate that they are doing everything they can to reduce the risk of transmission and that their staff are trained in safe working practices to limit the spread of infectious diseases such as the coronavirus.

We have been able to secure a discounted rate for this training programme. By using the referral code 'crcs_2020', you’ll save on the cost for this programme. (It’s inexpensive as it is, but in today’s economy, every dollar counts!).

It’s a small investment to demonstrate your commitment to the safety and wellbeing of your employees, customers, clients and the wider community, and making your business Covid-19 Smart.

Find out more at https://training.deakinco.com/business/quote/ using referral code 'crcs_2020', and let’s get back to business as unusual.

(Please share this with anyone you feel would benefit from this Covid-19 training and discount.)

23/07/2020