Landmark Court Decision On Overtime Pay
The Federal Court has ruled that contractual set-off clauses in employment contracts operate only within the same pay period and that payments made in one pay period cannot be applied to discharge award entitlements arising in another.
FWC Announce 3.5% Minimum Wage Rise
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5 per cent increase to the National Minimum Wage and award minimum wage rates as part of the 2024-2025 Annual Wage Review.
Vehicle Award Variation Starts Jan 1
From January 1, 2025, the the Vehicle Repair Service and Retail Award will be varied to limit the amount of time an employee can be classified at the adult level 1 classification, Employer Assist by Industry Legal Group advises.
Guide To Upcoming Public Holidays
As we near the end of the year, it is important to be aware of the upcoming public holidays and how they may impact your business and employees
A Guide To Closing Loopholes Reforms Effective This Week
As part of the Closing Loopholes reforms, several employment law changes have come into effect from August 26, 2024 which introduce new rights and responsibilities for both employers and employees
HVIA Unveils Agenda For Upcoming Member Forums
HVIA has released the agenda for the next round of Member Forums to be held across Australia throughout August. The meetings build on an extensive schedule of activities already in motion for 2024
Unfair Dismissals: Lessons From A Recent Case
A recent case highlights the importance of fair, transparent and well-documented dismissal processes, according to HVIA Employer Assist provider Industry Legal Group
Transport Regulator Finds Breaches In 23PC Of Audits
Twenty-three per cent of audits by Wage Inspectorate Victoria have identified at least one breach of the state’s Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 in the last financial year
New Award Rates Available Following Wage Review
Updated pay guides have been released for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and the Clerks Private Sector Award to take account of last month’s increase in the national minimum wage
AUSMASA Seeks Insights Into Automotive Skill Shortages
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance is undertaking independent research to understand and address skill shortages facing the Australian automotive industry
Automotive Training Qualifications Set For Overhaul
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance will be one of the first Jobs and Skills Councils to progress reforms to vocational education and training packages
HVIA Seeks Workforce Development Group Volunteers
HVIA is calling for volunteers to join a new working group targeted at skills, workforce development and training