Toby Goor

Many companies have asked their employees to work remotely in response to the uncertainties presented by COVID-19, and in conjunction with directives and advice from the Federal and State Governmen

There is no doubt mental health is topical.

It’s the three words that all companies hear, yet most find hard to actively respond to; Corporate Social Responsibility.

Australian Industrial Relations legislation has provided casual employees with a 25% casual loading to compensate for paid sick and annual leave, redundancy and other entitlements, but this has now been challenged by an unprecedented Federal Court decision, followed by updates to all Modern Awards.

My fellow graduates and I feel unsure about how well we will fit into a new workplace, and how other employees and management will treat us.