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Managing Casual and Part-Time Workers in Aged Care – Know the Rules

Managing Casual and Part-Time Workers in Aged Care – Know the Rulesby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 26/08/2025

Misclassification and misuse of casual or part-time contracts is a common compliance risk in aged care.

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Managing Casual and Part-Time Workers in Aged Care – Know the Rules

Common Pitfalls in Aged Care Onboarding – and How to Avoid Them

Common Pitfalls in Aged Care Onboarding – and How to Avoid Themby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 01/07/2025

Six common onboarding mistakes in aged care, and how to avoid them to improve retention.

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Common Pitfalls in Aged Care Onboarding – and How to Avoid Them

Fair Work Compliance Tips for Aged Care Employers

Fair Work Compliance Tips for Aged Care Employersby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 24/06/2025

Six practical tips to help aged care providers stay compliant with the Fair Work Act 2009.

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Fair Work Compliance Tips for Aged Care Employers

Stage 3 Work Value Case: Key Decisions on Aged Care Wages

Stage 3 Work Value Case: Key Decisions on Aged Care Wagesby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 19/03/2024

The Fair Work Commission has concluded Stage 3 of the aged care work value proceedings. Here are the key decisions and next steps.

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Stage 3 Work Value Case: Key Decisions on Aged Care Wages

Aged Care Reform: The Work Value Case

Aged Care Reform: The Work Value Caseby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 16/11/2023

An overview of the Fair Work Commission's aged care work value case, its three stages and what employers should do next.

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Aged Care Reform: The Work Value Case

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