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With modern employment, working from home and flexible working arrangements are becoming a necessity and sought after by many employees. Working from home has benefits to both employees and employers, however, it also carries additional risk.
This article summarises several of the changes which came into effect recently as a result of changes to the Fair Work Act (FW Act) from the 'Closing Loopholes' legislation.
As we commence the new financial year, a number of key employment rate changes will come into effect on 1 July 2024.
The Fair Work Commission decided to increase the national minimum wage and all modern award minimum wages by 3.75% effective from 1 July 2024.
On 26 February 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 received royal assent, legislating additional changes to the Fair Work Act 2009. This comes after recent changes were made on 15 December 2023, under the Fair...
On 12 February 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No 2) Bill 2023 was passed by Parliament, legislating additional changes to the Fair Work Act 2009.
On 15 December 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 made a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the functions of the Fair Work Commission.
Restrictions in relation to fixed term contracts are set to come into effect today, 6 December 2023. The changes are found in Division 5 of Part 2-9 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
On 12 November 2023, the Anti-Discrimination (Religious Vilification) Act 2023 (NSW) came into effect, to prohibit vilification on the basis of religious belief, affiliation or activity.