The new Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act passed in 2022 contained significant changes to the Better Off Overall Test, or BOOT Test. This underpins the conditions that must be provided to employees by employers, so any change in how these conditions are measured is, in our view, worthy of attention. The new legislative amendments have […]
The new Secure Jobs and Better Pay Act 2022 has reduced the number of obstacles for employees to start enterprise bargaining with their employers. This is in a government-initiated effort to improve wages and conditions for workers overall. This now means an employee representative (i.e., union representative for the workers) can give the employer a […]
The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022 has instigated substantial changes with the Enterprise Bargaining Framework and those involved in the Industrial Relations landscape – businesses, employees and unions alike. It is no secret that the government is trying raise wages and conditions of employees and that they are doing this by empowering employees by […]
The recent Secure Jobs, Better Pay 2022 Act has changes that affects employers and their businesses in significant ways. The Act impacts fixed-term contracts through the imposition of more limiting conditions which will become effect on 6th December 2023. Fixed term contracts can now only be for less than 2 years and cannot be extended […]
As many of you will likely remember, workplace issues and policy was a key election topic of 2022. One of the key pieces of legislation from the new Albanese Labor Government was the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022 (Cth). This piece of legislation was significant for a number of reasons but one the reforms […]
The passage of the Secure Jobs and Better Pay Act 2022 has led to massive changes in Industrial Relations and the relevant legislation, including (but not limited to) the Fair Work Act. It is designed to support wage growth, gender equality and improve job security for workers. There are many changes in the IR laws, which […]
Bosses and businesses have been caught in an Easter hop due to a Full Federal Court ruling in late March this year. The decision has substantial implications for businesses and all future public holidays including the upcoming Easter long weekend in a few days’ time. As a result, the rostering of employees over Easter has […]
Did you know that legislation has changed and some new terms and conditions are now in place for all employees – no matter what size business or industry. Dani, some of the biggest changes for business include: 1. PAID Family and Domestic Violence Leave 2 WEEKS paid leave PER ANNUM. Over 15 employees – this entitlement […]
Recently, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Super Retail Group, the owners of Supercheap Auto, Rebel Sport, BCF and Macpac, for approximately $1.14 million in unpaid wages owed to Super Retail Group’s staff. FWO has alleged that Super Retail Group has failed to honour the minimum legal entitlements of staff in what it […]
Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill 2022: What it means for your Business? The government has introduced a bill that puts into the National Employment Standards (NES) a universal entitlement for 10 day paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL). This new FDVL is available for employees who need time off work to deal with […]
