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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
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...
The New Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Risks At Work Code of Practice
The Managing Psychosocial Hazards At Work Code of Practice (the Code) is now in effect. This legally enforceable code provides employers and workers with guidance on how to prevent harm from psychosocial hazards at work. Managing psychosocial hazards and risks at work...
NEW SEXUAL HARRASSMENT LAWS
With the upcoming legislative changes on 6th March 2023, a sexual harassment complaint in your inbox is a real possibility you might have to deal with. First, let’s bring you up to speed with the changes. On 6th March 2023, the Fair Work Act 2009 will expressly...
Over 34000 Applications Lodged Lead to 2023 Fair Work Changes
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act was passed in 2022, promising a boost to wages and the closing of the gender pay gap with a myriad of changes to be rolled out during 2023. Our newsletter articles at the...
4-DAY WORK WEEK
Is your business considering a 4-day work week? Have you thought through the fine print? The hype around working a 4-day work week is growing among employers and employees. Twenty companies across Australia and New Zealand began trialling four-day weeks in August as...
PROPOSED CHANGES TO FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS
Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill – how the proposed changes to flexible work arrangements will impact your business. In our second article on unpacking the impending industrial relations reforms, we look at the impact of the new procedures that would be introduced in how...
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR FIXED TERM CONTRACTS?
Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill – what’s in store for fixed term contracts! In our series of articles on how the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will impact your business, we look at the proposed changes to fixed term employment contracts. The Fair Work Legislation...
PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE IS COMING!
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave is coming! How do you prepare? Amongst a number of industrial relations reforms soon to come, this week we look at paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave and what you need to do to prepare. Over the coming weeks, we will detail...