We’ve recently made updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manuals, including the Employee Induction Kit, NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment, and NDIS Support Worker Agency manuals.
These updates reflect changes arising from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 and the Protecting Workers Entitlements Act. Key changes relate to wage theft, deductions, workplace delegates and Fixed Term Contract Information Statements.
Quick links to the updates we have just released:
- HR Policies and Procedures Manual
- NDIS Support Worker Agency HR Manual
- NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment HR Manual
- Employee Induction Manual
We are always open to feedback and suggestions on inclusions. Drop us a line if you would like to see something in a future edition.
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Instant HR Policies & Procedures
V9.15 – 8 January 2024
HR Policies – New Policies
- Before Engaging Employees – Intentional Wage Theft. Added a new section that intentional wage theft or non-payment of superannuation will be criminalised from 1 January 2025. A Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code is currently being established the Fair Work Ombudsman. Compliance with the Voluntary Code will mean a small business won’t be prosecuted if they underpay their employees. We will provide updates once the code has been released.
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Deductions. There are new rules arising from the Protecting Worker Entitlements Act that changed what can be deducted from an employee’s pay (with or without their consent). A new section has been added relating to deductions, but all employers are recommended to read and comply with the new provisions https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/deductions-and-related-issues/deducting-pay
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Trade Union Membership. A new section has been added relating to trade union membership and workplace delegates as a result of the Closing the Loopholes Act. New protections have been added for workplace delegates and employers need to be aware that breaches will attract penalties.
- Chapter 5 – Safety and Security – Domestic and Family Violence. Added a new section called Additional Support, referring people to the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service – 1800RESPECT.
HR Policies – Updated Sections
- Before Engaging Employees – National Employment Standards. Updated to include Superannuation Contributions.
- Before Engaging Employees – Industrial Awards or Agreements Added reference to the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
- Chapter 1 – Recruitment and Selection – Induction. Removed reference to date of commencement for the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Records for Employees. Added deductions into the list of records to be kept.
- Chapter 5 – Safety and Security – Domestic and Family Violence. Added a new paragraph in the introductory section highlighting it is unlawful to take adverse action against an employee or potential employee because they have or has been experiencing family and domestic violence. Removed transitional arrangements for unpaid leave and removed reference to the effective date in the Paid leave section.
- Minor grammar changes – Updated all references to unions to become trade unions, removed references to dates prior to this update.
Induction Manual
- No changes
HR Forms
- Letter of Appointment (Part-Time/Full-Time) – Amended wording in the Probation and Terms and Conditions of Employment Section to remove reference to removed section numbers/schedule.
NDIS Support Worker Agency – HR Manual
V1.12 – 8 January 2024
HR Policies – New Policies
- Before Engaging Employees – Intentional Wage Theft. Added a new section that intentional wage theft or non-payment of superannuation will be criminalised from 1 January 2025. A Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code is currently being established the Fair Work Ombudsman. Compliance with the Voluntary Code will mean a small business won’t be prosecuted if they underpay their employees. We will provide updates once the code has been released.
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Deductions. There are new rules arising from the Protecting Worker Entitlements Act that changed what can be deducted from an employee’s pay (with or without their consent). A new section has been added relating to deductions, but all employers are recommended to read and comply with the new provisions https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/deductions-and-related-issues/deducting-pay
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Trade Union Membership. A new section has been added relating to trade union membership and workplace delegates as a result of the Closing the Loopholes Act. New protections have been added for workplace delegates and employers need to be aware that breaches will attract penalties.
- Chapter 5 – Safety and Security – Domestic and Family Violence. Added a new section called Additional Support, referring people to the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service – 1800RESPECT.
HR Policies – Updated Sections
- Before Engaging Employees – National Employment Standards. Updated to include Superannuation Contributions.
- Before Engaging Employees – Industrial Awards or Agreements Added reference to the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
- Chapter 1 – Recruitment and Selection – Induction. Removed reference to date of commencement for the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Records for Employees. Added deductions into the list of records to be kept.
- Chapter 5 – Safety and Security – Domestic and Family Violence. Added a new paragraph in the introductory section highlighting it is unlawful to take adverse action against an employee or potential employee because they have or has been experiencing family and domestic violence. Removed transitional arrangements for unpaid leave and removed reference to the effective date in the Paid leave section.
- Minor grammar changes – Updated all references to unions to become trade unions, removed references to dates prior to this update.
Induction Manual
- No changes
HR Forms
- Letter of Appointment (Part-Time/Full-Time) – Amended wording in the Probation and Terms and Conditions of Employment Section to remove reference to removed section numbers/schedule.
NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment HR Manual
V1.14 – 8 January 2024
HR Policies – New Policies
- Before Engaging Employees – Intentional Wage Theft. Added a new section that intentional wage theft or non-payment of superannuation will be criminalised from 1 January 2025. A Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code is currently being established the Fair Work Ombudsman. Compliance with the Voluntary Code will mean a small business won’t be prosecuted if they underpay their employees. We will provide updates once the code has been released.
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Pays and Pay Records – Deductions. There are new rules arising from the Protecting Worker Entitlements Act that changed what can be deducted from an employee’s pay (with or without their consent). A new section has been added relating to deductions, but all employers are recommended to read and comply with the new provisions https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/deductions-and-related-issues/deducting-pay
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Trade Union Membership. A new section has been added relating to trade union membership and workplace delegates as a result of the Closing the Loopholes Act. New protections have been added for workplace delegates and employers need to be aware that breaches will attract penalties.
- Chapter 5 – Safety and Security – Domestic and Family Violence. Added a new section called Additional Support, referring people to the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service – 1800RESPECT.
HR Policies – Updated Sections
- Before Engaging Employees – National Employment Standards. Updated to include Superannuation Contributions.
- Before Engaging Employees – Industrial Awards or Agreements Added reference to the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
- Chapter 1 – Recruitment and Selection – Induction. Removed reference to date of commencement for the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
- Chapter 2 – Conditions of Employment – Pays and Pay Records – Records for Employees. Added deductions into the list of records to be kept.
- Chapter 5 – Safety and Security – Domestic and Family Violence. Added a new paragraph in the introductory section highlighting it is unlawful to take adverse action against an employee or potential employee because they have or has been experiencing family and domestic violence. Removed transitional arrangements for unpaid leave and removed reference to the effective date in the Paid leave section.
- Minor grammar changes – Updated all references to unions to become trade unions, removed references to dates prior to this update.
Induction Manual
- No changes
HR Forms
- Letter of Appointment (Part-Time/Full-Time) – Amended wording in the Probation and Terms and Conditions of Employment Section to remove reference to removed section numbers/schedule.
New Employee Inductions
V1.1.8 – 8 January 2024
New Employee Induction Book
- No Changes
Induction Manual
- What Should You Send an Employee Before They Start & Things to Prepare Before the Employee Starts & The New Employee’s First Day Removed reference to date of commencement of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement and included a link to download the statement.
HR Forms
- Letter of Appointment (Part-Time/Full-Time) – Amended wording in the Probation and Terms and Conditions of Employment Section to remove reference to removed section numbers/schedule.
