NSW pubs could reopen to vaccinated customers and staff under industry proposal
NSW pubs could reopen in October to vaccinated customers and workers under a plan that the peak hotel industry has put forward to the state government.
Xero introduces “vital” flexible working policy, as it embarks on a hiring spree
Xero's new flexible work policy comes in as the tech company embarks hiring drive, and could help it attract the best tech talent.
Peter Strong: Publishing JobKeeper payments will harm small businesses
"The Labor Party and Senator Patrick in particular (among others) need to remember that political point scoring comes at the expense of others," writes Peter Strong.
Federal government announces vaccine indemnity scheme: Here’s what it means for small businesses
The new vaccine indemnity scheme has been welcomed as something that will protect SMEs and allow them to play a bigger part in the rollout.
NSW makes late changes to vaccination and testing rules for workers in Sydney hotspots
Frontline workers who need to leave a COVID-19 hotspot in Sydney for work now have until next Monday to receive their first coronavirus vaccine, following last minute changes to public health orders.
Why Qantas is able to mandate vaccinations for all workers, but other companies will find it harder
Qantas determined the majority of employees support its move for mandatory vaccinations. But it might still face a legal storm if its policy is tested before a tribunal or court.
Explained: The COVID-19 support payments available to businesses in the Northern Territory
There is support available for those businesses affected by the snap lockdown in July, and by the continuing dearth of tourism dollars.
Explained: New vaccination and permit rules in Sydney’s LGAs of concern
Tougher public health rules affecting workers in Sydney’s 12 hotspot suburbs are coming into effect this weekend, including vaccination, testing and permit requirements.
Costco boss apologises to Newcastle and Hunter regions for new COVID-19 cluster
Communities in the Newcastle and Hunter regions in New South Wales are feeling the effects of a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a Costco warehouse, after six workers tested positive and 1,300 people were identified as contacts.
SME Loan Recovery scheme expanded, JobKeeper requirement removed
The federal government is expanding its SME Recovery Loan Scheme, removing requirements for businesses to have received JobKeeper this year or to have been affected by flooding.
SEEK boss predicts employers will ‘inevitably’ request vaccination status of job seekers, but is it legal?
Employers that enforce a vaccination mandate in the workplace will be able to request the vaccination status of candidates on job ads, one employment lawyer says.
Australia Post warns of delivery delays, as online shopping soars to Christmas 2020 levels
Parcel delivery volumes are surging to heights not seen since Christmas last year, leading small businesses to increase their communications with suppliers and customers to avoid lengthy shipping times.
