Fixed Term Contracts

Fixed Term Contracts

Another change under the current Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation impacts fixed-term contracts. Fixed-term contracts may be offered for a specified period of time or until the completion of a set task. Oftentimes, the employee is engaged on a fixed term contract...
Fair Work Act Amendment- Close Loopholes Bill

Fair Work Act Amendment- Close Loopholes Bill

In 2022 and 2023, the Federal Government introduced the Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation. This legislation paved the way for substantial changes within Australian workplaces. However, there is more to come with the Closing Loopholes Bill proposed to amend the Fair...
Historic Wage Increase

Historic Wage Increase

Each year in early June the Fair Work Commission announces the increase to the National Minimum Wage. In 2023 business groups advocated for an average of 3% while unions pushed for a 7% increase. While initially causing some confusion for analysts and employers, the...
Flexible Work Arrangements – Key Changes

Flexible Work Arrangements – Key Changes

From 6 June 2023, further changes from the Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation come into place. These include significant changes to flexible work arrangements.  The following amendments will be in place: More employees will be eligible to request flexible work...