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Implementing a Recognition program – Why it’s important!
Acknowledging good work has both workplace and individual benefits, in terms of creating a culture of recognition and building habits of gratitude. An effective way of instilling recognition within your company is to implement...
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.
Let's break...
In the process of drafting a Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking policy or not sure where to start? Continue reading for key tips, tricks & inclusions to update and/or draft your workplace policy.
Why do I need a Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking policy?
Both employees and...
Changes to attendance at compulsory conciliation conferences - Here's what you need to know!
As part of the Closing Loopholes Act 2023, from 15 December 2023 changes were made regarding who is required to attend a compulsory conciliation conference once a Protected Action Ballot Order...
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...
Calling all Employees and Employers covered by the Retail Award!
From 14 May 2024 the Fair Work Commission introduced changes to the Retail Award, regarding the pay rate for employees when they don't get the minimum break between shifts.
Key Changes:
If an employee works a shift...
Last week the Commission announced changes to the National Minimum Wage and the Award Minimum Wage for 2024. Here's what you need to know!
What has changed?
From 1 July 2024, the National Minimum Wage and the Award Minimum Wage will increase by 3.75%.
For employees...
Changes to Delegates' Rights - Here's what you need to know!
From 1 July 2024 we will see delegates' rights terms included in all Modern Awards. Any Enterprise Agreements and workplace determinations made after this date will also need to include a delegates' rights term.
...
Criminalising wage underpayments - what you need to know!
Effective from – 1 January 2025
Attention all Employers
The Closing Loopholes Act 2023 will introduce changes in terms of underpayments. From 1 January 2025, it will be a criminal offence for employer's to...
Updated Unpaid Parental Leave Policy:
From July 1 2023 the following changes have been implemented to unpaid parental leave:
- Employees can take up to 100 days of their 12 month leave entitlement flexibly during the 24 month period after...
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...
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...
