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Recently, the Fair Work Commission made two amendments within the Hair and Beauty Award in order to make certain provisions clearer and easier to understand. These changes impacted how the award displayed the weekend penalty rates for casual staff and the way in which pay rates for junior staff were described.

Running a profitable business might be your biggest focus, but in an era of uncertainty, business resilience is also an important part of safeguarding your financial viability. Business Resilience refers to a business’s ability to recover from and bounce back after experiencing an unfortunate incident.

An innovative injectable product for restoration and reconstruction, and improvement of physical appearance in the face, officially launched at the W Hotel Sydney 11th of February 2024. Offering attendees, the opportunity to experience the cutting-edge world of injectable skin.

Part 2 of the Bill was passed 12 February 2024 and is awaiting Royal Assent. It includes rules around an employees’ right to disconnect, the definition of casual employees and contractor rights – among many others.

An overview of key policy and cover types, best practices for choosing the right policy and making claims.

As we embark on a new year, now is an opportune moment to reflect on our workplace culture. Toxicity in work environments can take on diverse forms, whether it be through heightened competition, communication gaps, or instances of bullying. Today, we explore ways to maintain a positive and healthy workplace culture. Check out the latest ABIC member happenings in my latest blog.

While ISSADA is more familiar with working behind the scenes during production, their latest collaboration with producers Invisible Republic and Orange Entertainment brings them centre stage in the plot line of the new Comedy film “Audrey” starring Jackie van Beek.

Business Insurance can refer to a packaged insurance policy which is designed to cover your business and its assets & equipment against events like fire, storms, and theft. This policy is also known as a Business Insurance pack. If you are looking to take out a Business Insurance pack, here are 5 important points to understand to help ensure you’re not left with any gaps in cover.

Hi Members! It's Gayle your ABIC Facilitations Manager. It is hard to believe that a year has already gone by, and what a year it has been! From our education conference in Melbourne to the excitement of Beauty Expo and the launch of the ACAP SafeSkin Certification program, every moment has been a testament to the collective strength of our community. Check out the latest ABIC member happenings in my latest blog.

The Closing Loopholes Bill represents significant reform to the country’s workplace laws. These changes, once implemented, are expected to significantly impact the employment landscape in Australia.

Shield your business and family from the unexpected twists of life with Individual Personal Accident Insurance. As a business owner or independent contractor, facing the financial strain of unforeseen injuries or illness is daunting. This insurance not only protects your income but ensures you can focus on recovery without sacrificing your family's well-being.

Back in 2021, The Fair Work Commission announced a series of instalment increases to the weekend penalty rates for casual employees under the Hair and Beauty Award. These increases were to occur over a period of 2 years, spanning from January 2022 to December 2023.

PI Insurance is usually a claims-made policy. A claims-made policy responds to claims that are made against you during the policy period that is in force, regardless of when the incident that gave rise to the claim took place, subject to the retroactive date.

Hi Members! It's Gayle your ABIC Facilitations Manager. December is one of the busiest periods in our industry, and it serves as an opportunity to contemplate the achievements of the past year and gear up for the approaching one. Strategic planning is key for a seamless transition into the new year. Let us explore the key strategies to plan and implement, ensuring readiness for the new year. Check out the latest ABIC member happenings in my latest blog.

Designed and developed by Australia's Maison Balzac, dermaviduals introduce the Nectar d'été signature scented candle, just in time to infuse the holiday season with the fragrance of 'Summer Nectar'. dermaviduals scented calendar is available for a limited time only at participating stockists.

Hi Members! It's Gayle your ABIC Facilitations Manager. Running a successful business is ensuring client satisfaction is at its highest. How do you achieve satisfaction if clients are not happy with the terms and conditions of the business? As we are coming up to the Christmas holiday, gift vouchers and treatment packages are very popular during this time. I recently had an interesting conversation with one of our members about extending the expiry dates on gift vouchers. Check out the latest ABIC member happenings in my latest blog.