The end of “Double dipping” brings certainty to employers

Changes to the "Bill" prevent casual employees from ‘double dipping’||

The issue of “double dipping” by casual workers has been an increasing concern and a subject of intense debate following the Skene and Rossato decisions. Following extensive lobbying by our peak industry body for the staffing sector, the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA), we are pleased to advise that an amended version of the…

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The Untapped Talent Pool

With Australia currently experiencing a candidate short market, there is an underutilised talent pool that more employers should consider – employ a person with a disability. Whilst diversity and inclusion are a growing focus for more and more organisations, the representation of people with disabilities is still disproportionately low. Did you know that 1 in…

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5 benefits of virtual Outplacement Programs

Is your organisation considering making redundancies due to restructuring or downsizing? Has or will the reduction in JobKeeper affect your business? You may want to provide outplacement services to impacted employees but are concerned whether they are COVIDSafe. Due to physical distancing restrictions, we have adapted our Outplacement Programs to be COVIDSafe and can provide…

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7 questions to consider when choosing an outplacement services provider

Outplacement Services or Career Transition Services|||

How to choose the right Outplacement Services / Career Transition Services provider for your organisation Is your organisation considering making redundancies due to restructuring, downsizing or closing due to the coronavirus pandemic? Has or will the reduction in JobKeeper payments affect your business? Laying off staff is never easy for the employer or the employee…

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Did you miss our webinar on the new Workplace Manslaughter Laws?

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Victoria’s tough new Workplace Manslaughter Laws may affect you. Horner recently hosted a webinar on the topic of the new Victorian Workplace Manslaughter Laws with guest speaker Gina Capasso of KHQ Lawyers, an expert lawyer in workplace health and safety laws, and Peter Langford, Horner Director as the Facilitator.  The recording of the webinar is available as a video on demand.…

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Book your EOFY Temporary Staff Now

Horner can provide temporary staff to help with the EOFY

Busy preparing for the EOFY? Does your business need some extra assistance to help get everything done in time? We can provide you with experienced and professional temporary / casual staff whether you need them to help out for 1 day or a week or a long term contract.  Should you require a permanent staff…

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Federal Court Decision of WorkPac v Rossato Affirms Skene Decision

On 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court handed down the long-awaited decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato, a case which sought to resolve the casual employee ‘double dipping’ decision of Skene v WorkPac. In a unanimous decision of the three judges, the full court found that Mr Rossato was ‘other than a casual’ under the Fair Work Act and, therefore, entitled to annual leave, personal leave, compassionate leave and public holiday payments for the…

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FREE WEBINAR: Workplace Manslaughter Laws

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Victoria’s tough new Workplace Manslaughter Laws may affect you. With the potential of imprisonment of up to 20 years for individuals and fines of up to $16.5 million for companies, it is critical for all businesses, regardless of size or industry, to understand and prepare for these new laws. As the new Victorian workplace manslaughter laws commence on 1st July…

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10 Tips for Working from Home

Commercial recruitment in Melbourne

Are you working from home (WFH) or planning to work from home? Here are Horner’s 10 tips for working at home, safely and productively! Set up a dedicated workspace at home. Always remember safety first! Set up your workspace ergonomically, with an appropriate five star office chair, well lit, and ensure there are no hazards (i.e. electrical cords…

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10 benefits of outsourcing your Payrolling Services

Payrolling Services Solution||

Did you know that Horner also offers Payrolling Services? When you have found the workforce you need or would like to hire someone for your business without the compliance headache, Horner can assist you with our Payrolling Services. Horner was the sole provider for payrolling services for the City of Melbourne’s Moomba and the City…

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