Nimble News 3 May 2023

Employer Advisory Service for Small Businesses

Do you know about the pay and conditions your employees are entitled to, or want to confirm that what you're paying them is correct?
Do you need more information about leave arrangements, meal breaks, allowances or other entitlements?

The Fair Work Ombudsman has an employer advisory service for small businesses. They have a range of example case studies on their site, plus information on how to access the service for advice and information.

To access, click here.

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