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Continuing our Closing Loopholes blog series, today we introduce the amendments made to enhance the rights and protections of workplace delegates.
What is a workplace delegate?
A person appointed or elected by a union to be a representative for union members working in a...
Changes to right of entry, to assist health and safety representatives (HSRs)
Effective from - 15 December 2023
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 introduces amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, enabling officials of registered organisations, without a Fair Work...
This month we are excited to welcome Jeff, our newest HR Officer and Sergio, our most recent HR Intern. Together, Jeff and Sergio bring a variety of skills, HR knowledge and enthusiasm to learn. The team are thrilled to work alongside Jeff and Sergio as they find their feet at Employii...
Calling all Employees!
Do you ever feel obligated to respond to your Employer's messages out of hours?
As of the 26th August 2024 (for large business employees) and 26th August 2025 (for small business employees*) employees have the right to refuse contact from their employer if...
Welcome to the next update in our Closing Loopholes series!
Are you currently a long-term casual employee, but would prefer to work full-time or part-time? Or are you an employer with a predominantly casual workforce?
As part of the Australian Government's 'Closing Loopholes' amendments to...
Welcome to the next update in our Closing Loopholes series!
Change 2: Introduction of small business redundancy exemption provisions
Usually, small business (15 employees or less) employers are not required to pay redundancy pay to employees made redundant. Previously, this was also...
Towards the end of February, we welcomed two members to the Employii team. Introducing Thien, our newest HR Consultant and Rachelle (Cheng), our latest HR Administrator.
Both Thien and Cheng bring new and extensive skills and experience to the team. We are excited for them to join Employii, as...
Change 1: Protection for employees subject to family and domestic violence
Previously, ‘subjection to family and domestic violence’ was not listed as a protected attribute for employees, meaning employees were not safeguarded from adverse action.
This all changed after the recent...
Following the proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 back in September 2023, it is confirmed the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 is now in force. Approval was granted on 14 December 2023, with further changes due to commence in 2024 and 2025.
What does this mean?
Key...
This month, we welcomed Jess, our newest Graduate HR Officer, to the Employii team.
Jess recently graduated from RMIT University with a bachelor’s degree in business and human resource management. She is excited to begin a career in HR and learn from the team at Employii. Jess is...
So, what are the general protections from a Fair Work lens? General protections seek to protect workers from harmful (adverse) action, coercion, undue influence or pressure, and misrepresentation where they affect workplace rights.
The role of the general protections is to:
- Protect...
For those employees covered under the Building and Construction General On-site Award, listen up!!
Employees covered by this Award have slightly different provisions around personal and carer's leave compared to most other Awards, as provided for in the National Employment Standards.
We should...
