Record Keeping Obligations
The Fair Work Act and Fair Work Regulations contain detailed record-keeping obligations. However, employers may need to keep additional records in order to ensure they are paying their employees correctly.
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).
3.75% Increase in the 2024 MINIMUM WAGE DECISION
Hennings Lawyers looks at the 2024 minimum and wage decision of the Fair Work Commission. Our Managing Principal has represented industry at three previous national wage cases and shares some insights in this article which will be updated.
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).
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.