Psychosocial health and safety in the workplace refer to the mental and emotional well-being of employees within an organisation. It encompasses creating an environment that fosters positive mental health, minimises harm, and supports employees in times of distress.
All employers hold a positive duty to address and eliminate (so far as is practicable) psychosocial hazards within the workplace and to provide a safe work environment.
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Right to Disconnect - Changes from 26th August 2024
Recent legislative changes (Closing Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024) have granted employees an enforceable workplace right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact (or attempted contact) from an employee (or a third party) outside of their ordinary hours (unless such refusal is unreasonable).
Changes to Casual Employment from August 26, 2024
From August 26, 2024, there will be some changes to casual employment:
Changes to Independent Contractors from 26th August 2024
Dispute Resolution and Contract Disputes
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) will be able to handle disputes between independent contractors and their clients over unfair contract terms. If a term is unfair, the FWC can change or remove it.
If the FWC
There will be three upcoming legislative changes from 26th August 2024.
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