Win an IPad 2!!!!!
Renew or become a member by the 29th of June 2012 and you will automatically go into the draw to Win an Ipad 2!!!
Tags: Win an Ipad, Membership, FIAA, Furnishing Industry Association of Autralia
Spread the Word and be Rewarded!!!
Spread the word about FIAA Membership and FIAA will reward you with a $50 gift voucher for every successful membership sign up. Read post to find out more!!
Tags: Membership, Reward, FIAA, Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
Payslip Requirements - For Employers
Information that must be included on all pay slips issued to each employee as prescribed by the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Fair Work Regulations 2009 and the maximum fines payable for an infringement notice.
Tags: Payslip obligations, record keeping, contravention
Personal Properties Securities - Information Session
FIAA in conjunction with Australian Business Lawyers will be conducting an information session on the new Legislation for Personal Properties Securities to assist Businesses in mitigating risk and to ensure the interests of their business are protected.
Tags: Personal Properties Securities, Information Session, FIAA, http://www.fiaa.com.au/blog/tag:
Home Building Contracts
Jobs worth between $1,001 and $5,000 require a written 'small job' contract with minimum basic information, while building jobs worth more than $5,000 must be covered by more extensive written contracts.
Tags: Home Warranty Insurance, Home Building Contracts
WHS Legislation is coming. Is your business ready?
There are major changes facing ALL business as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is reformed into Work Health Safety (WHS).
Tags: Legislation, Policies, WHS
Christmas Party Time - Employer Responsibilities and Tips
Employers have responsibilities to ensure the safety of all employees at work-related Christmas functions. Tips for ensuring a safe work Christmas party.
Tags: OHS, Christmas Party, Employers, Workers Compensaton
School Holiday Dates 2012
A list of the 2012 commencement and finishing dates of the school holidays for students attending government schools in each state and territory.
Tags: School, Holidays, FIAA, Christmas, Easter
Looking for Apprentices & Trainees!
Finding a suitable apprentice or trainee for your business has always been difficult and knowing where to look even harder.
Tags: Apprentices, Trainees, Finding Employees, AAC, Australian Apprenticeship Centre
Employee or Independent Contractor?
There are a number of factors which may contribute to determining the difference between an employee and an independent contractor.
Tags: Tax, Employee, Independent Contractor
Personal and Compassionate Leave
Personal and Compassionate Leave. What are the entitlements?
Tags: Personal Leave, Compassionate Leave, FIAA, Awards
Why Policies Are Important in Business Today
The need for effective workplace policies and procedures has never been more important.
Tags: policies, business, FIAA, Membership
Apprenticeship Training Probation Periods
Traineeship & Apprentice probations
Tags: Traineeships, Apprenticeship, Training
Free New Work Health and Safety Legislation Workshops
Free New Work Health and Safety Legislation Workshops
Record Fines for Employers
Record Fines for Employers!!
NATIONAL WAGE CASE INCREASE ANNOUNCED
Fair Work Australia has announced that the lowest paid workers will receive a 3.4 per cent annual pay rise.
Tags: Fairwork Australia, Minimum Wage Increase
Introducing Dean Brakell the new General Manager FIAA Ltd
Business systems are just as important in the everyday running of our factories. FIAA are working towards a Business Improvement Template that will assist business owners identifying business goals, skill deficiencies and areas to improve the bottom line.
Tags: staff
Wood Manufacturing was the worst performing sector in the 2008-09 WorkCover Statistics
The most recent WorkCover statistics paint a damming picture of OH&S performance in our industry and this will continue to have a significant impact on Workers Compensation Premiums for EVERYONE.
Tags: WorkCover, Workers Compensation, Occupational Health and Safety
The 2010 Australian International Furniture Fair is an Unprecedented Success
Once again, despite a challenging retail environment The Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) continued to deliver measurable results to the vast majority of exhibitors at this year's Fair.
