We 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....
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreFrom April 1st, 2023, the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws in Australia, specifically the Commonwealth Code of practice: managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace have been updated. This will impact how businesses managing, report and prevent psychosocial hazards in the workplace. But what exactly are psychosocial hazards? According to Comcare...
Read MoreThis year has marked a significant transformation in the industrial relations realm, thanks to the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill. However, as the next phase of changes approaches, staying up-to-date with the evolving employment law landscape may prove challenging for HR professionals. Despite the promise of improved conditions, the phased implementation of the...
Read MoreThe Government has made changes to paid Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Laws in Australia. As of 1 February 2023, the NES has been updated to reflect these changes. Fair Work Information Statement. When does this come into effect? Medium to Large Businesses (15+ employees): 1 February 2023. Small Businesses (less than 15 employees) 1 August 2023 What does this...
Read MoreOver the last couple of years we have grown accustomed to constant change, more pressure and more obligations. We have seen changes come into effect brought on by the pandemic, a change in Government on a federal level, and the evolving economic climate. We acknowledge that this can be overwhelming, because there is so much to stay on top of while still running...
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