NEWS

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES PAID FAMILY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE BILL The Federal Government on 28th July 2022 introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 (the Bill). The Bill proposes to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), by inserting a non-accumulating Entitlement of 10 Days’ Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave each year, into the National Employment Standards (NES), for […]

NEW FINANCIAL YEAR CHECKLIST   National System Employers Minimum Wage Increase A reminder, that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) approved a 5.2% ($40 per week) rise to the National Minimum Wage, while Workers covered by Award Rates will get an increase of at least 4.6%. The FWC advised that Award Rates below $869.60 per week […]

5.2% MINIMUM RISE FOR LOWEST PAID The Fair Work Commission (FWC) this morning, approved a 5.2% ($40) rise to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), while workers covered by Award Rates will get an increase of at least 4.6%.     The increase will lift the NMW to $812.60 per week or $21.38 per hour.   The FWC advised […]

Guaranteed hours – Part timers Recently, we’ve had many enquiries regarding Part Timers and Guaranteed Hours of Work.  It has been a key factor in many Underpayments across many Industries, in communicating and managing Guaranteed Hours for Part Time Employees.  This has been a point of confusion and contention. It is important that Employers comply […]

CHANGES TO NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (NES) EMERGE IN BUDGET The Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget has revealed plans to discuss changes to the National Employment Standards (NES) to boost Redundancy Payouts for women and to extend Unpaid Leave Entitlements to foster and kinship carers.  IR Minister Michaelia Cash said in a statement that the Government will consult with […]