By Lucy Harper, NRA Legal In response to recent reports in retail stores of children being seriously injured on shopping...
By Lucy Harper, NRA Legal In response to recent reports in retail stores of children being seriously injured on shopping hooks, the National Retail Association takes this opportunity to highlight some practical tips for improving safety standards in relation to display fixture hooks. To protect customers and employees from injury, the...
Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the first change to interest rates in nearly three years...
Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the first change to interest rates in nearly three years when it cut the official cash rate to a record-low 1.25 per cent. This rate cut merely confirms what we in the retail sector have known for some time –...
By Alex Millman, NRA Legal As the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) celebrates its tenth year, there is no...
By Alex Millman, NRA Legal As the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) celebrates its tenth year, there is no better time to reflect on how it, and the surrounding industrial relations environment, has changed over time. In part one of this series we discussed how the recent rise of the unregistered...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) last week handed down its Annual Wage Review. As always, the NRA had made...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) last week handed down its Annual Wage Review. As always, the NRA had made a strong contribution in the months leading up to the decision, making both an initial submission and then a submission in reply to the FWC. Throughout the process we urged the...
On 30 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision on the Annual Wage Review, deciding to...
On 30 May 2019, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision on the Annual Wage Review, deciding to award an increase to minimum wages of 3%. This will take effect from the first pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2019. While still higher than advocated for by...
Jacqui is an experienced retail trainer and industry skills specialist with the National Retail Association. Jacqui has a strong retail...
Jacqui is an experienced retail trainer and industry skills specialist with the National Retail Association. Jacqui has a strong retail and training background across various industry sectors. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Jacqui: What excites you most about...
By Zoe Brodie and Calum Woods, NRA Legal What category you choose to employ someone under (full-time, part-time or casual)...
By Zoe Brodie and Calum Woods, NRA Legal What category you choose to employ someone under (full-time, part-time or casual) has more implications than simply a cost analysis of annual/sick leave or casual loading. There’s more to think about than whether to trade job security for the ability to readily downsize...
I know that a lot has been written and said about the Federal Election, and this will be my...
I know that a lot has been written and said about the Federal Election, and this will be my last comment on it. However, now that the dust has settled a little, I think it’s worth revisiting the Coalition’s workplace policies, as a preview to what employers and workers...
One of the greatest challenges for any retail business owner or manager is attracting and retaining the best staff. ...
One of the greatest challenges for any retail business owner or manager is attracting and retaining the best staff. Multiple workplace surveys have shown that simply offering an attractive pay packet is no longer enough. Younger staff in particularly want to work in businesses that recognise and reward their achievements,...
Created by Christine Moody, Chief Brand Officer, http://BrandAudits.com.au This webinar answers the important questions associated with trade marking and how...
Created by Christine Moody, Chief Brand Officer, http://BrandAudits.com.au This webinar answers the important questions associated with trade marking and how to make your brand stand out. Topics covered include: What is a trademark. Trademark examples What are the benefits of trademarking your brand and what to avoid Creating a brand that...
By Calum Woods and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal The Fair Work Commission (per Deputy President Anderson) stated recently that a...
By Calum Woods and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal The Fair Work Commission (per Deputy President Anderson) stated recently that a workplace investigation “is not a court of law or a quasi-judicial proceeding. It is an internal disciplinary process guided by the principle of fairness.” There are of course a number of...
The Coalition has managed to form a majority government in a fiercely contested election last Saturday. While Labor had spent...
The Coalition has managed to form a majority government in a fiercely contested election last Saturday. While Labor had spent much of its election campaign outlining a near-overhaul to the industrial relations landscape, the Morrison Government’s IR platform was more aligned with the status quo. Here is everything we know about...
People often accuse retailers of their advertising efforts at certain times of the year – Christmas, Mothers’ Day and...
People often accuse retailers of their advertising efforts at certain times of the year – Christmas, Mothers’ Day and so on. But let’s face it, we are rank amateurs compared with what Australia has been through in the last couple of months! But it’s over now, and it’s safe to...
For years now, the future of time and attendance was looking to be fingerprint scanners. The recent decision of...
For years now, the future of time and attendance was looking to be fingerprint scanners. The recent decision of the Fair Work Commission in Lee v Superior Wood Pty Ltd FWCFB 2946 has called that future into question. Join lawyers Alex Millman and Calum Woods as they discuss...
Both sides have finalised their major announcements in the Federal Election campaign, and the two leaders will spend the...
Both sides have finalised their major announcements in the Federal Election campaign, and the two leaders will spend the closing days touring marginal seats and pressing home their respective messages. For the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the focus will continue to be on economic management and responsible management of...
Anxiety tends to heighten for retailers during elections as people stop spending in the leadup to the ballot. But...
Anxiety tends to heighten for retailers during elections as people stop spending in the leadup to the ballot. But waiting for customers to get over the fear of the unknown will not pay rents or wages. It’s times like these retailers need to build a connection with consumers to...