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- 23 April 2021
With Anzac Day coming this Sunday , one of the most frequently asked questions is “is there an alternative and/or extra days for the Anzac day public holiday this year?” Here is a break down for each state. Some states recognise the Anzac Day public holiday on 25th April only, some on 26th April only and some on … Read more
- 25 March 2021
With severe rains in NSW, here is a timely reminder from Fair Work on how to manage employment conditions during natural disasters and emergencies. Certain employers will have to determine employee entitlements if they have to temporarily close as a result of a natural disaster. This may include offering the choice of taking accrued paid … Read more
- 25 February 2021
2020 was a big year which also brought the new annualised wage arrangements that came into effect in 18 modern awards in the first full pay period after 1 March 2020. Changes were made to these awards regarding annualised wage arrangements for full time employees, including the requirement to notify employees in writing of the … Read more
- 19 February 2021
Back in March last year, at the beginning of the pandemic, Services Australia made the decision to temporarily remove the requirement for individuals to provide an employment separation certificate during the COVID-19 outbreak. Employers could still provide the employee with a separation certificate if they desired. Services Australia updated the information on their website on 1 … Read more
- 5 February 2021
As a reminder, from 1 January 2021 the law relating to employees and their choice of superannuation fund has changed. New workplace determinations and enterprise agreements made on or after this date must now offer employees the right to choose the superannuation fund to which employers pay their compulsory superannuation contributions. Under the new Treasury … Read more
- 29 January 2021
One of the most recent common questions received is “If an employee has to self-quarantine for 2 weeks, can that be taken as personal leave? “ An employee is only able to use their personal leave if they are unable to attend work due to an illness or injury and may be required to provide … Read more