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- 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
- 4 December 2020
Around this time each year, we get lots of questions about the Christmas and New Year period, including questions about: employee entitlements when working through the holiday period businesses shutting down between Christmas and New Year. Directing employees to take leave Employers can direct their employees to take annual leave or unpaid leave during a … Read more
- 19 November 2020
Christmas is less than 6 weeks away (sorry) and it is important to prepare and understand the rules for an annual shut down period or if your company requires skeleton staff over this period. How employees are paid over this period depends on the award or agreement they are covered by and whether they are … Read more