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The opposition says industry groups are leaving small businesses in a state of confusion over recent industrial relations stances.

Industry bodies join medical association in criticising Albanese government over notice for national day of mourning after death of Queen Elizabeth

Depending where you work, the requirement for medical certificates for sick leave varies, but what does the law say, and what other options are there?

Small businesses are struggling with record high costs while trying to remain competitive, as consumer confidence falls in response to inflation and rising interest rates.

Expert says collective bargaining is a ‘minefield’ for employers and simplifying it should be a focus of the forum

A national coalition of legal centres and non-government organisations is calling for better protections to protect migrant workers on temporary visas from being exploited by bosses, in a move backed by the small business council.

Jobless rate set to sink to lowest rate since 1974 as employers say finding workers is ‘No 1 issue’, despite offering higher wages

The federal government is promising that skilled migration will play a crucial role in alleviating extreme worker shortages, but industry groups and business owners remain frustrated, saying intake numbers and visa backlogs prove a lot more needs to be done.