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IR Reforms - Road Transport
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IR Reforms - Road Transport

The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament a third tranche of landmark IR reforms in the form of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Closing Loopholes Bill). Here we outline the changes impacting the road transport industry.

IR Reforms - Pay and Unions
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IR Reforms - Pay and Unions. "Same Job, Same Pay", wage theft, union and delegates' rights, and bargaining changes.

The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament a third tranche of landmark IR reforms in the form of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Closing Loopholes Bill). Here we outline the changes impacting pay and union reforms.

IR Reforms - Contracts: Casuals and Contractors
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IR Reforms - Contracts: Casuals and Contractors

The Federal Government has introduced into Parliament a third tranche of landmark IR reforms in the form of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (the Closing Loopholes Bill). Here we outline the changes impacting contracts: casuals and contractors.

Closing Loopholes: Third Tranche of Workplace Rela
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Closing Loopholes: Third Tranche of Workplace Relations Laws Expected on Monday

Over the past year there have been two tranches of industrial and workplace relations reforms passed by Parliament. Today, further details have been provided about a third bill, which will be introduced to Parliament on Monday, 4 September 2023.

Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
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Universal Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Commences 1 August 2023

Since 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to provide their employees with 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year as part of the latest addition to the National Employment Standards (NES).

Sweeping Changes to Parental Leave from 1 July 202
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Sweeping Changes to Parental Leave from 1 July 2023

On 22 June 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 (the Bill) passed both Houses bringing about major changes to parental leave under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Employers should be aware of these changes as they will impact all parental leave (outside of Company initiatives), that is to be taken from 1 July 2023.

Annual Wage Review Decision 2023
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Annual Wage Review Decision 2023

The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its annual wage review decision. The Commission has decided to increase the minimum wages in all modern awards by 5.75%. These increases will take effect from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2023.

Federal Court Decision throws Rostering of Public
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Federal Court Decision throws Rostering of Public Holidays into Disarray

A decision from the Federal Court on 28 March 2023 has overturned the conventional approach to rostering employees on public holidays. The decision’s impact on employers rostering employees to work public holidays is immediate and significant.

What’s in a Word? How a Poorly Drafted Settlement
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What’s in a Word? How a Poorly Drafted Settlement Deed Cost a Business $1.5 Million

When employment disputes are resolved, it’s common for employers to enter into Deeds which record the terms of the settlement as well as containing other terms such as confidentiality and non-disparagement. A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria provides a cautionary tale for businesses and highlights the importance of ensuring these documents are properly drafted.

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