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Workers Comp Insurance: Compulsory Legal Requirement australian capital territory employii news fair work legal action new south wales northern territory queensland safe workspaces south australia tasmania victoria western australia workers compensation Jul 14, 2023

In Australia, it's a legal requirement for businesses that engage staff and some contractors to have workers' compensation insurance. In the instance that they don't, harsh penalties apply!

Remember, each State has slightly different Health & Safety Legislation within Aus!

 

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1 July 2023 Essential Updates australian capital territory employee rights employii news fair work hr compliance minimum entitlements minimum wages modern awards new south wales northern territory queensland small business south australia tasmania victoria western australia Jul 03, 2023

You may have seen in Employii's recent newsletter that effective 1 July 2023, a number of significant changes came into place. Specifically:

  • Minimum wages (Fair Work:  5.75% increase. State: will depend on your State)
  • Superannuation increased to 11%
  • Student visa holders may only work...
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Changes to Paid Parental Leave Scheme australian capital territory employee rights employii news fair work flexible working hr compliance leave and entitlements minimum entitlements new south wales northern territory paid leave parental leave protected attributes queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia Jul 03, 2023

As of 1 July 2023, changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme came into effect. Here's a breakdown of the changes and what you need to know:

 

The main changes:

  • The previous entitlements provided 18 weeks' of paid parental leave alongside 2 weeks' of Dad and Partner pay. These two...
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Student Visa Holders: 48hrs / Fortnight Max! contracts hours of work international student visa Jul 03, 2023

Calling all current student visas holders!

As of 30 June 2023, there are now limitations in place on how many hours you can work while 'in session' as a University student. The number of hours a student visa holder can work is 48 hours (per fortnight).

Keep in mind: the total of 48 hours per...

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Work Healthii: Mental Health Module Jun 15, 2023

While employee wellbeing has always been a topic of importance, it has become an increasingly popular topic of conversation in the post-pandemic world. The demands in the workplace have changed and at times, can't be solved with the same strategies used in the past. Specifically, there are...

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No More Pay Secrecy - An Employee's Right to Discuss anti-discrimination australian capital territory employee rights employii news hr compliance legal action new south wales northern territory pay clauses pay secrecy remuneration salary south australia tasmania victoria western australia May 29, 2023

Have you ever wondered how your salary compares to that of your colleagues? Well gone are the days of pay secrecy in the workplace! Pay has often been a taboo topic with contractual clauses banning employees from discussing such information. While discussing pay and other employment conditions is...

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The Future of Work: Flexible Working Arrangements australian capital territory fair work flexible working hr compliance leave and entitlements new south wales northern territory queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia working from home May 29, 2023

Gone are the days of working in an office 7 days a week from 9-5 (we can all thank COVID-19 for that!). There is very much a shift toward flexible working. 

Thanks to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth), employees' rights to request flexible...

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Expanding Definition for Workplace Discrimination: 3x New Protected Attributes adverse action anti-discrimination australian capital territory fair work hr compliance industry update new south wales northern territory protected attributes queensland secure jobs better pay south australia tasmania victoria western australia May 29, 2023

As you might know, on 6 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) became law in Australia. 

We can expect a number of transformative changes to be rolled out over the next 12 months, including amendments to the protected...

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New Provisions: Employers Obligations & Preventing Sexual Harassment employii news fair work hr compliance march 6 new south wales policies and procedures safe workspaces sexual harassment south australia tasmania victoria western australia May 14, 2023

Now in effect!

Following recent amendments to legislation, we have seen the introduction of a prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace. There is now pressure on employers to eliminate sexual harassment and maintain safe workspaces for all employees, effective from the 6th of March...

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Aged Care Sector: Increase to Minimum Wages aged care australian capital territory employee rights employii news fair work hr compliance industry update minimum entitlements minimum wages modern awards new south wales northern territory queensland remuneration salary south australia tasmania victoria western australia May 14, 2023

Are you currently covered by the Aged Care Award, the Nurses Award, or the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award? 

If so, this one's for you!

The Fair Work Commission has ordered a 15% interim pay increase to those covered by these Awards. The pay...

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