Welcome Back to Another HR Alert: 4 Legislative Changes To Be Across In 2024 1. NEW WAGE THEFT LAWS By January 1, 2025, employers may be subject to fines of up to $7.8 million and a maximum of 10 years in prison for intentionally paying wages below the required amount. The upcoming law will also address instances of inadequate superannuation payments....
Read MoreWelcome Back to Another HR Alert: The Right To Disconnect The ‘Right to Disconnect‘ has recently been a hot topic in the media as part of Australia’s new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws, causing concern. We at Howardco understand that such discussions can lead to unnecessary stress, and as your trusted partners, we’re here to...
Read MoreWe’ve reached December, and we are gearing up to wind down after a challenging year. It’s time to hang up our coats and bid farewell to 2023. But before we officially say goodbye, HR has a checklist to go through, to ensure everything’s in order for a fresh start in 2024. Take a look at the AHRI-inspired infographic for the essential things to...
Read MoreWelcome Back to Another HR Alert: Unveiling Psychosocial Hazards Psychosocial hazards have been at the forefront of everyone’s minds this year with the changing landscape of work and the new guidelines that came into effect for most States and territories. Here are 6 common Psychosocial Hazards to look out for: Poor Support: Neglecting...
Read MoreWe wanted to bring to your attention the ongoing discussions about casual employment in the media. You might have heard about the proposed changes in this area by the Federal Government as part of their upcoming industrial reforms. What is Casual Employment? Casual employment involves job offers without a firm commitment to ongoing work or set hours....
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As we approach the second half of the year, we are seeing a continuation of the Fair Work changes that kicked off 2023. This alert will highlight the following: Minimum wage and superannuation increase Changes to shutdown provisions Training obligations specifically regarding policies and procedures Minimum wage increase: Starting from July 1, 2023, the national...
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