Final Modern Awards Right to Disconnect Term
On 23 August 2024 the Fair Work Commission published the Right to Disconnect term for inclusion in all modern awards from 26 August 2024 (a year later for small business employers).
How the New Right to Disconnect Will Apply to EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
The Right to Disconnect will apply to all employees from 24 August 2024 (a year later for small business employers). The Fair Work Commission has published an audit of modern award terms which the new right to disconnect may affect. We look at some of the implications for employers in relation to any employee covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
How the New Workplace Delegates’ Rights Terms Will Apply to Your Business
The Fair Work Commission has published the draft modern award workplace delegates’ rights term which will be finalised in coming weeks. We look at some of the implications for businesses with workforces which include employees covered by modern awards, enterprise agreements or both.
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.