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Employees vs Contractors - Understand the difference! australia australian capital territory compare contractor employee rights fair work hoursofwork legal levelofcontrol new south wales northern territory penalties shamcontracting south australia subcontract tasmania victoria western australia Aug 30, 2024

Do you know the key differences between an Employee and independent Contractor?

From 26 August 2024 a new definition of employment has been added to the Fair Work Act, to assist businesses and individuals in clarifying if someone is considered an employee or a contractor. 

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Building Your Anti-Discrimination Policy: Important Inclusions anti-discrimination australia employii news howto howtowriteapolicy policies and procedures policy tipsandtricks unlawful vicariousliability whattoincludeinapolicy Jul 16, 2024

Did you know employers can be held accountable for any discriminatory actions by their employees or agents? It's called vicarious liability -- here's how you can ensure your anti-discrimination policies meet the minimum requirements. 

 

Why do I need an anti-discrimination policy? ...

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Increases to Travel Allowances! 2024 australia award changes entitlements kilometre modernawards nsw nt qld sa tasmania travel travel allowance vic wa Jul 16, 2024

Employees covered under a Modern Award are entitled to allowances for doing certain tasks, working in certain locations, using a special skill or for incurring expenses for doing their job. 

A common example is the travel allowance which under some Awards provides an employee payment if the...

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Closing Loopholes Act - Changes to Right of Entry act australia change closingloopholes fair work healthandsafety hrnews nsw permit qld rightofentry updates vic wa May 22, 2024

Changes to Right of Entry -  Assisting Health and Safety Representatives

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...

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Closing Loopholes Act - Same Job Same Pay act australia changes closingloopholes compensationorders compliance employee enterprise agreement fair work fairness fairworkcommission hosts industry update labourhire nsw nt regulation sa small business tasmania unions vic wages Apr 30, 2024

Closing Loopholes Act - Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Jurisdiction

Effective from - 15 December 2023

 

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 brings important changes to labour hire arrangements. Now, employees, unions, and host employers can apply to the Fair...

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