Written contract key to determining if a worker is an employee or a contractor
28 April 22
In ZG Operations v Jamsek [2022] HCA 2 (Jamsek), the High Court held that where parties have comprehensively committed the terms of their relationship to a valid written contract...
READ MOREDeductibility of COVID-19 tests
9 February 22
he government announced on 7 February 2022 that they will ensure COVID-19 testing expenses are tax deductible for testing taken to attend a place of work.
READ MORERapid Antigen Test (RAT) direct orders
25 January 22
HVIA is working with Australian company Croft Group to make commercial quantities of TGA approved Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) available for purchase by HVIA members and stakeholders.
READ MORECOVID-19: leave entitlements during quarantine and self-isolation
24 January 22
With the rising number of positive COVID19 cases, Employer Assist is receiving enquiries from members about leave entitlements for employees who are absent from work because they have COVID-19, are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 or are getting tested.
READ MOREGuidance for a best-practice COVID-19 Policy
12 January 22
At our 2021 AGM, HVIA members were advised by guest speaker Robert King, Partner of Cornwalls Law, that having a COVID-19 Policy is considered workplace best practice. HVIA has now published a guide to help our members navigate the contents of a COVID-19 policy.
READ MORECOVID-19 Policy Checklist
10 January 22
This guideline is designed to be a simple reference document to assist HVIA members, that wish to have a COVID-19 policy for their workplace.
READ MOREWork-related fatalities in 2020 report released
17 November 21
Safe Work Australia has published the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia 2020 report, which provides the latest detailed national statistics on all workers and bystanders fatally injured at work.
READ MOREWill the upcoming public holidays affect your business?
10 November 21
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.
READ MOREMandatory Vaccinations – what employers need to know
26 October 21
HVIA's 2021 Annual General Meeting featured an enlightening and thought provoking presentation by Robert King titled "Mandatory Vaccinations – what employers need to know."
READ MOREIs Superannuation Paid on Overtime?
8 October 21
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.
READ MOREVictoria: Vaccination requirement for all authorised workers
1 October 21
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.
READ MOREHigh Court overturns Rossato finding employee was casual
25 August 21
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.
READ MOREIncrease to Vehicle Award and Clerks Award Rates
30 June 21
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages.
READ MORE2.5% Wage Increase Announced
18 June 21
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages following its 2020-2021 annual wage review.
READ MORECasual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)
2 June 21
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.
READ MORECasual Employment Reforms
26 March 21
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.
READ MORECOVID Vaccinations and the workplace
10 March 21
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.
READ MOREIncrease to Vehicle Repair, Services & Retail Award rates
3 February 21
Last year the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages.
READ MOREUpcoming Fair Work Act reforms
3 February 21
In December 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Act (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020
READ MOREHigh Court overturns controversial Personal Leave decision
8 September 20
The controversial Mondelez Decision regarding the calculation of Personal Leave has now been overturned by the High Court.
READ MOREGuidance and clarity for Victorian Industry
7 August 20
The Victorian Government has produced further guidance information to clarify the exceptions and expectations for businesses that intend to stay open under Stage 5 restrictions
READ MOREAmendments to the extended JobKeeper payment
7 August 20
The Government has extended the JobKeeper Payment by a further six months to March 2021.
The payment rate will be reduced and a lower payment rate will be introduced for those who work fewer hours.
1.75% wage increase announced
23 June 20
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages following its 2020 annual wage review.
READ MORENew training and certification platform to help fast-track business back to the workplace
5 June 20
HVIA has welcomed Australian company Soul Safe™ as its exclusive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training and certification partner.
READ MORESoul Safe Courses & Certification Regime
5 June 20
The first of two Soul Safe courses provide all staff of a business a free 60-minute micro-credential certificate in the basics of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) covering what precautions and processes staff should do from the moment they wake up, to when they return home from work.
READ MOREFWC ruling sets troubling precedent for employers of casuals and casual contracts
25 May 20
Casual employee entitled to claim payments for annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, and public holidays. Employer not entitled to restitution or to “set off” the claim. The Regulation introduced to prevent double dipping proves ineffective.
READ MOREUpdate: New regulation allows employers to offset casual loading
22 May 20
The Full Federal Court held that an employee who was classified as a ‘casual’ was in fact a permanent employee due to their regular and predictable hours and expectation of continuing work. As a result the employee was entitled to paid annual leave in addition to their casual rate of pay.
READ MOREJobKeeper: Amendments to Fair Work Act
14 April 20
Eligible businesses and not-for-profit organisations affected by COVID-19 can elect to claim a subsidy of $1,500 (before tax) per fortnight per eligible employee employed as at 1 March 2020 and retained in employment (including employees who have been stood down or re-hired).
READ MORECOVID-19: New Temporary Award Provisions
14 April 20
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission have applied temporary variations to 99 awards including the Vehicle Manufacturing Repair Services and Retail Award 2010 and the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 until 30 June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ MOREEmployer Assist: Special provisions Pandemic Leave
5 April 20
The Fair Work Commission are proposing new temporary changes in most awards including the VMRSR Award.
READ MOREStaying connected is more important than ever
31 March 20
Across Australia and the world people are facing an unprecedented situation as our health authorities and governments act to manage the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
READ MORENational Cabinet takes advice on vulnerable people in the workplace
30 March 20
National Cabinet has endorsed advice on vulnerable people in the workplace from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).
READ MOREEmployer’s guide to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
27 March 20
With the World Health Organisation declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, it is prudent for employers to be prepared for how the outbreak may impact the workplace.
READ MOREWhat is an “Essential Service”?
23 March 20
Last night, the Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison MP called a National Cabinet meeting and offered this explanation of which businesses would close from midday today 23 March 2020
READ MOREKeeping the wheels turning
23 March 20
HVIA will continue to provide support for our members seeking clarity in addressing and understanding the issues brought on by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
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