By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021), are eligible […]
Changes to casual employment – industrial relations reforms Read More »
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has published updated information on the extension of the JobKeeper scheme and related changes to provisions in the Fair Work Act
Updates to FWO Jobkeeper Resources Read More »
The High Court of Australia has handed down a decision clarifying how paid personal/carer’s leave is accrued and taken under the National Employment Standards (NES).
High Court Clarifies Accrual of Paid Personal Leave Read More »
Many businesses have sought to reduce their annual leave liability by requiring employees who are on JobKeeper to take time off during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Annual Leave Liability Read More »
Amendments have been made to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) to support free and informed choice about whether to download and use the COVIDSafe app. The amendments
COVIDSafe Workplace Rights Read More »
All employers are required to give a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement to every new employee so they are aware of their entitlements.
New Fair Work Information Statement Read More »
This is an important message for members who engage people to work on their stands at caravan shows and other events. Under the Payroll Tax Act
Show Staff – Contractors or Employees? Read More »
On 21 August 2019, the Full Federal Court of Australia determined that all employees (including part-time employees) are entitled to 10 working days of personal/carer’s
Personal Leave is not accrued in hours but days Read More »
Parliament passed Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 4) Bill 2018 on 12 February 2019 to extend Single Touch Payroll (STP) to all employers from
Tax Alert: Single Touch Payroll Extended to all Employers Read More »
Payment times are placing stress on cash flow for small and family businesses and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is seeking feedback
Review of Payment Times and Practices Read More »