Changes to Casual Employment Industrial Relations Reforms By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small businesses) need to assess whether their existing casuals are eligible to be offered permanent employment. Overview In the racing industry, many employers employ casuals under the Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2020 (HGTA). Clause 10 of the HGTA Casual Employees…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Topics | 10 August 2021
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2021 Members are advised of gazetted Public Holidays in SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2021 SEPTEMBER Monday 27 Sept 2021 WA - Queens Birthday OCTOBER Monday 4 Oct 2021 ACT, NSW & SA - Labour Day QLD - Queens Birthday Friday 24 Sept 2021 VIC - Friday…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Casual Employment Changes | 1 April 2021
Changes to Casual Employment - Industrial Relations Reforms On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The changes were made by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act). These changes came into effect…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Topics | 16 February 2021
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS MARCH - JUNE 2021 Members are advised of upcoming Public Holidays in MARCH - JUNE 2021 listed as follows - MARCH 2021 Monday 1 March 2021 Labour Day (WA only) Monday 8 March 2021 Canberra Day (ACT) Adelaide Cup Day (SA) Eight Hours Day (TAS) Labour Day (VIC) APRIL 2021…
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