There have been changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the Australian Government’s new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws. Most of the changes started on 15 December 2023, while others … Continue reading Closing Loopholes: New workplace laws
Whether you’re preparing to shut down or approaching your busiest time of the year, there are upcoming changes to the Fair Work Act you need to know about: From 30 … Continue reading Upcoming changes to workplace laws
Fairworks new and improved parental leave section makes it quicker and easier to find the answers to all your parental leave questions. With helpful information and resources now split into three … Continue reading New parental leave section on fairwork website
The busy end-of-year period can mean you need employees to work additional hours or you need to make roster changes. You also need to factor in public holidays and their … Continue reading Rostering over the holiday season
From 6 December 2023, new rules apply when engaging employees on fixed term contracts. A fixed term contract terminates at the end of a set period (for example, the contract … Continue reading New rules for fixed term contracts
Most organisations and businesses now have a legal obligation – or ‘positive duty’ – to eliminate certain unlawful behaviours involving work, workplaces or working relationships – including sex discrimination, sexual … Continue reading The Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act
As part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay workplace law changes, rules about using fixed term contracts are changing on 6 December 2023. What’s Changing From 6 December … Continue reading New rules for fixed term contracts
Priority sectors and issues During 2023-24, we will prioritise underpayments and workplace protections in the following sectors: agriculture building and construction care fast food, restaurants and cafés large corporates and … Continue reading Regulatory priorities