PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE FOR SMALL BUSINESS From 1 August 2023 all employees now have access to Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements regardless of the employer’s business size. Employees of small business employers (employers with fewer than 15 employees) can now access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Workplace Sexual Harassment – New Fair Work Commission Powers | 15 March 2023
Workplace Sexual Harassment New Fair Work Commission Powers The Commission now has greater powers to deal with workplace sexual harassment. In addition to its existing ‘stop sexual harassment order’ powers, the Commission can deal with disputes about sexual harassment by: conciliation mediation, or making a recommendation or expressing an opinion. Where a dispute can’t be…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Topics | 16 February 2023
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS MARCH – JUNE 2023 Members are advised of upcoming Public Holidays in MARCH - JUNE 2023 listed as follows - MARCH 2023 Monday 6 March 2023 Labour Day (WA only) Monday 13 March 2023 Canberra Day (ACT) Adelaide Cup Day (SA) Eight Hours Day (TAS) Labour Day (VIC) APRIL 2023…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Family & Domestic Violence Leave | 18 November 2022
New paid family and domestic violence leave From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes casual and part-time employees. The new entitlement will be available from: 1 February 2023, for employees of non-small business employers (employers with 15…
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