Articles Posted in the " Employer Assist " Category

  • PROPOSED BAN TO NON-COMPETE CLAUSES

    The proposal has been put forth as part of the 2025-2026 Federal Budget Following the release of the 2025–26 Federal Budget on 25 March 2025, the Albanese Government has confirmed..


  • VEHICLE AWARD VARIATION

    From 1 January 2025, the Vehicle Repair Service and Retail Award (VRSR Award) has been varied to limit the amount of time an employee can be classified at the RS&R..



  • EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES

    As part of the Closing Loopholes reforms, several employment law changes have now come into effect The changes, which commenced 26 August 2024, introduced new rights and responsibilities for both..



  • 3.75 PERCENT WAGE INCREASE ANNOUNCED

    The decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and Award Minimum Wages was recently handed down The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 3.75 percent increase to the national..


  • EMPLOYMENT LAW REFORMS

    In December 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 was divided into two Bills The passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 and..


  • THE NEW ‘RIGHT TO DISCONNECT’ LAW

    In a significant legislative change, the Australian Parliament passed the ‘right to disconnect’ law on 12 February 2024, which is set to take effect on 26 August 2024 (or 26..



  • RECORD KEEPING AND PAY SLIPS

    Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), employers are obligated to keep complete and accurate records for each of the employer’s employees and provide certain information on pay..