In addition to the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ and ‘Protecting Worker Entitlements’ legislation implemented in 2023, the ‘Closing Loopholes Act’ 2023 came into effect on 13 December 2023, aimed at better protecting the rights of employees. This was followed by the...
Recommendation 10.8 A national disability support worker registration scheme The Final Report recommends establishing a national disability support worker registration scheme by 1 July 2028 with minimum standard registration requirements. They want consultation to...
An employee may request to substitute another day or part day that would otherwise be a public holiday. The requested day will be substituted if the employer agrees to the employee’s request. Does an employer have to agree to such a request? It does not expressly...
The Closing Loopholes Bill is being introduced to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and related legislation to close any existing loopholes that undermine pay and conditions and to improve the work health and safety (WHS) framework so as to better protect...
What is workplace bullying? Whether your workers fall within the State or Federal System they are able to apply to either the Fair Work Commission (FWC) or the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) for an order to stop bullying. The Commission...