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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...
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...
I'm sure we've all heard of the term 'overtime' - but most people have no idea when it comes into play. Let's discuss!
Here are some important definitions straight from Fair Work:
Ordinary hours - The amount of hours worked by an employee that doesn’t include overtime. For example, the...
The National Employment Standards (NES) are 11 minimum entitlements that are applicable to all national system employees within Australia. Any entitlements that are provided for in relevant Awards or Agreements must provide equal and/or better conditions than those in the NES. Such Awards and...
Those employees who are classified as high-income earners may be limited in terms of their eligibility to file unfair dismissal claims, as per the Fair Work Act.
Currently, the high-income threshold for the financial year (FY) of 2023-24 is $167,500.
Even where an employee is not covered by...
The Fair Work Act 2009 is set to undergo another round of amendments thanks to the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, which was introduced on 4 September 2023. These changes follow the various amendments that were introduced under the passing of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay, and ...
Annualised salaries and flat rates require more than just picking a number that seems higher than the Award. It requires a logical assessment and ongoing auditing in order to prevent an underpayment.
What are they?
Annualised salaries are, for example, when an employer pays an employee a total...
You may have seen in Employii's recent newsletter that effective 1 July 2023, a number of significant changes came into place. Specifically:
- Minimum wages (Fair Work: 5.75% increase. State: will depend on your State)
- Superannuation increased to 11%
- Student visa holders may only work...
Are you currently covered by the Aged Care Award, the Nurses Award, or the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award?
If so, this one's for you!
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a 15% interim pay increase to those covered by these Awards. The pay...
Effective May 1 2023, a new model clause is set to come into effect in the National Fair Work IR system, impacting 78 Awards. The 'model clause' may be slightly altered between Awards to account for industry and occupational differences.
The FWC is expected to publish proposed determinations...
