The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has released a delegates' rights term which has been inserted into every modern award. These have taken effect from 1 July 2024.
The FWC has also inserted an interaction clause into 38 modern awards, which already had existing clauses dealing with delegate rights. This clause states that where an existing workplace delegates' clause is more favourable than the new delegates' rights clause term, then the existing claus
Aside from the wage and super increases, as we come into the new financial year there are other changes and to-do tasks that employers need to be aware of.
1. Updated Pay Guides and Award Wage Increase
Every year Fair Work produce modern award pay guides that list the updated weekly and hourly rates and allowances that incorporate the national minimum wage increase. Fair Work hav
As we come into the new financial year there are a number of changes to wages and superannuation payments that employers need to be aware of. Please read the information below carefully.
Superannuation Guarantee Rate Increase 1 July 2024
The Australian Taxation Office has announced that the Super Guarantee rate will increase from 11% to 11.5% from 1 July 2024.&n
Misclassification poses significant risks for both employers and workers.
Constructing appropriate workplace agreements involves correctly classifying workers as either employees or contractors. This determination has significant legal and financial implications. Misclassification, where an employee is erroneously designated as a contractor, can lead to liabilities under the Fair Work Act (2009). It's essential to understand that the mere stipu
Fixed Term Employment Contract Laws have changed so If you use fixed term (temporary) contracts you will need to review them.
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 includes significant changes regulating the use of fixed-term employment contracts. Changes will take effect on 6 December 2023 and will also apply to any fixed term contracts entered into since 6 Decem
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The Festive Season is just around the corner and many businesses are now looking to recruit their seasonal workforce.
The most flexible way to achieve this is to employ casual staff. Casuals are employed ad-hoc and as needed, making them ideal for seasonal roles in various industries.
It is important that employers are aware of their obligations when employing casual staff such as the
Public Holidays over Christmas/New Year
With the festive season fast approaching, it is important to understand employee entitlements regarding public holidays.
Full-time and part-time employees who have time off on public holidays are paid their base rate of pay for the ordinary hours they would have worked, had it not been for the public holiday. However, a part-tim
Annual leave loading (leave loading) is an extra payment give on top of annual leave to pay, which is usually 17.5% (but may be higher depending on the award or agreement).
Dating back to the 1970s, leave loading was introduced to compensate employees for being unable to access overtime and shift penalties when on annual leave, resulting in a reduction in take home pa
As an employer it is probable that you will manage/or even already have managed an employee that is impacted by mental health. Mental health issues significantly increased during the pandemic and research says that at least one in five people will experience a mental health issue every year. As an employer it is important to check in with your employees, to take the matter seriously and pro
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