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Casual Conversion: What happens after offers are made?

November 21, 2023September 21, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Last month, we published a reminder that the deadline for assessing casual employees’ eligibility for conversion to permanent employment and making an offer (or ‘non-offer’) was fast approaching. All employers of casual employees (other than ‘small business employers’) were required to complete a number of actions prior to the 27th of September 2021 deadline, including assessing and notifying casual staff about whether they are eligible for casual conversion under the Fair Work Act 2009.

The Respect@Work Bill has passed: What does this mean for employers?

November 13, 2023September 21, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

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The Rising Trend of Employment Non-Compliance in NDIS Businesses

November 21, 2023September 6, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

There are many different reasons as to why a business may be employment non-compliant and/or underpay its employees. Often an important factor is the industry that a business operates in, which can impact on the systems they use or even how complicated their employment obligations can be.

Changes to NSW Health Orders for NSW Authorised Workers

November 24, 2022August 26, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Note: This article has been update to reflect recent changes to the Health Orders put forward by the NSW Government. Please review this new information in line with your current practices to ensure you are complying with the updated government advice. Current as at 31/08/2021.

Stapled Super Reforms

January 24, 2023August 10, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

Employers must use an employee’s existing super fund, if they have not nominated any other fund via a super choice form. The stated purpose is to reduce super fragmentation for employees, which can lead to multiple sets of fees.

Casual Conversions Obligations

January 30, 2023August 10, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

In late March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act) passed both Houses of Federal Parliament, amending the Fair Work Act 2009 to include reforms to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees.

What is the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code?

November 24, 2022July 26, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

The Small Business Fair Dismissal Code (the ‘Code’) only applies to small businesses as defined under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which are those with fewer than 15 employees. In addition, for small businesses, employees are not entitled to claim Unfair Dismissal in the first 12 months of their employment. It is therefore important that small businesses ensure employee dismissals are consistent with the Code to avoid getting involved in an unfair dismissal case which may go against them.

The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Unfair Dismissal

November 24, 2022June 24, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

As Australian employment law develops, it becomes harder for employers to keep up with it. Employees are becoming more aware of their workplace rights too. Therefore, employers must ensure that they understand their obligations when it comes to dismissing employees, reducing the risk of an unfair dismissal or other claim, such as a General Protections claim.

Changes to Junior Rates in the General Retail Industry Award 2020

February 6, 2023May 18, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

From 1 May 2021, Junior rates for classifications level 4 to level 8 under the General Retail Industry Award 2020 will no longer apply, although junior rates continue to apply to junior employees classified in levels 1 to 3. Junior employees under the Award classified as level 4 and above under the award must now be paid at least the adult rate of pay for their relevant classification.

ER Strategies’ Interactive Guide to the Federal Government’s Casual Reforms Legislation is now available!

November 24, 2022April 7, 2021 by Marketing ER Strategies

In late March, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act) passed both Houses of Federal Parliament, which amended the Fair Work Act 2009 to include reforms to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The legislation has received Royal Assent and is therefore now in operation, with some transitional arrangements.