As of 1 January 2025, significant changes to Australia's employment laws have come into effect under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. These reforms introduce criminal penalties for intentional underpayment of wages, underscoring the...
The Fair Work Commission has decided to raise the national minimum wage and award wages by 3.75% as part of their Annual Wage Review. This brings the national minimum wage to $24.10 per hour or $913.91 per week for a full-time worker (based on a standard 38-hour...
The passage of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023, saw several extensions to Paid Parental Leave. Extended Paid Parental Leave Duration: The bill amended the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 to gradually increase the maximum...
Australia's employment landscape is undergoing significant changes with the recent passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2024. This post provides an overview of key amendments impacting small businesses, covering casual...
The employment landscape in Australia is ever-evolving, and businesses need to stay updated with the latest developments. On the 22nd of June 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 was passed, requiring employers to review...
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