Will the upcoming public holidays affect your business?
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.
Mandatory Vaccinations – what employers need to know
HVIA's 2021 Annual General Meeting featured an enlightening and thought provoking presentation by Robert King titled "Mandatory Vaccinations – what employers need to know."
Is Superannuation Paid on Overtime?
It can be difficult to identify and distinguish earnings in respect of ordinary hours of work from overtime hours which are excluded from ordinary time earnings.
Victoria: Vaccination requirement for all authorised workers
All workers on the Authorised Worker list in Melbourne and regional Victoria will require their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday, 15 October in order to continue working onsite.
High Court overturns Rossato finding employee was casual
The High Court has set aside the orders made by the Full Court of the Federal Court in WorkPac v Rossato [2020] FAFC 83 (Rossato) and declared that Mr Rossato was a casual employee.
Increase to Vehicle Award and Clerks Award Rates
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages.
2.5% Wage Increase Announced
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages following its 2020-2021 annual wage review.
Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)
If you are a small business employer, you need to provide a Casual Employment Information Statement to all existing casual employees as soon as possible.
Casual Employment Reforms
The Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 (Bill) was passed by Parliament on 22 March 2021 and the Act will commence the day after it receives Royal Assent.
COVID Vaccinations and the workplace
Many employers are seeking clarity on whether they can require their employees to obtain the COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine. The answer currently is, it depends on the facts, taking into account the particular workplace and each employee’s individual circumstances.
Increase to Vehicle Repair, Services & Retail Award rates
Last year the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages.
Upcoming Fair Work Act reforms
In December 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Act (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020