Significant changes are coming in relation to employment contracts. From 6 December 2023, employers can no longer employ an employee on a fixed term contract that: is for 2 or more years (including extensions); or may be extended more than once, or is a new contract...Read More
Paid family and domestic violence leave now available to employees of small business From 1 August 2023, employees of a small business can now access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave per year. A small business employer is an employer with fewer than...Read More
From 1 May 2023, many Awards now have updated rules on taking annual leave during a shutdown when a business temporarily closes, such as during Christmas and New Year. Many industries are affected by these changes, in particular Awards and industries such as building...Read More
National Volunteer Week will be commemorated in Australia from 15 – 21 May 2023. Over 3 million Queenslanders volunteer 900 million hours of their time each year. This has an extraordinary benefit to our communities, to our families and to the environment. However,...Read More
Following recent amendments to the law, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited from 6 March 2023. What are an employer’s legal responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace? The Fair Work Act now prohibits sexual harassment in connection with work,...Read More
Many businesses will already be planning their hours of operation over the Christmas period. For some, it will be their busiest time of year, whereas other businesses will close and take a well-earned break. For employers, there’s a few extra things to remember in...Read More
