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- 17 June 2021
Monday 14 June 2021 was a public holiday (Queen’s Birthday) in all states and territories except for Western Australia and Queensland. Date Day State 14 June 2021 Monday NSW, VIC, TAS, SA,TAS and ACT In this eTAPS, we share some FAQs we normally receive following the day of a declared public holiday. Are public holidays … Read more
- 11 June 2021
Last week on the 3 June 2021, the Australian Government announced a temporary COVID Disaster Payment for Australians who have had their hours of work and income significantly affected due to state lockdowns. Even though this is not a payroll item, employers may still be asked what assistance is available. Individuals can claim this payment via … Read more
- 3 June 2021
Last week, the Victorian Government announced a temporary lockdown to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The new lockdown measures include the closure of some workplaces and the requirement to not leave home to go to work unless it is ‘authorised work’. These restrictions started from 11:59pm on Thursday, 27 May 2021. What should employers consider when workplaces … 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
- 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