The Apples and Oranges of "Same Pay" for Labour Hire and Contractor Employees
Labour Hire and Contractor employers need to match more than just a host employer’s rates of pay - regulated labour hire orders will require labour hire and contractor employers to pay at least the total amount payable under a host’s enterprise agreement. We crnch the numbers on this complex exercise.
Industrial Relations 101
Susan Weston of Industrial Relations Learning shares how IR101 is an invaluable learning experience and navigational aid - not just for beginners but for anyone looking to fill knowledge gaps and update their skills after all the recent changes.
New Wage Theft Laws
The Fair Work Ombudsman had recovered around $1.3 billion between 2019 and mid-2023. Although some unscrupulous employers knowingly underpay employees, underpayments more commonly involve employers struggling to interpret modern awards or enterprise agreements. What can employers do to help ensure they pay their employees correctly?
2024 IR Calendar
2024 will see further changes to Australia’s industrial relations legislation and modern awards. In addition, many of the changes passed by parliament last year will start to apply on different dates throughout 2024 and 2025. Keep track of everything using our 2024 IR calendar, which will be updated throughout the year.
