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Fair Work Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 – what you need to know about job security and fixed term contracts
With the change in Government in May 2022, we have seen a strong push to pursue changes to the national industrial relations system to ensure these are applies equitably for all employees. In order to achieve this the Fair Work Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) has been introduced which varies the Fair Work Act (cth) 2009 (FWA 2009).
The Bill was passed in parliament in early December 2022 and an overview of the changes and implications are included below. Broadly the changes cover gender equity, flexible work arrangements, sexual harassment, discrimination, job security and bargaining.
Set a plan and do it!
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Who doesn’t love this quote from Einstein? Many people continue to do the same thing over and over without altering any of the variables only to be disappointed when results don’t change. Does this mean they’re acting insanely?
Statistic Brain research tells us that only 8% of people who make resolutions keep them and that by the end of the first week, 25% of people have already broken them. Is there is a way to turn this around? Yes!
Creating a high performance team – are you doing all the right things?
When we are busy at work doing everything that need to be done, it can be hard to take time to think about what you need from your team and help them understand it. Here at Impact HR we rely on five key steps to create high performance teams:
Is this your quiet time?
At this time of year, we are regularly bombarded with articles about getting ready for summer. Apparently, now is the time to get ready to don the bikini and start exercising so we look our best for the exciting, busy times ahead.
But as a busy business owner, now is the time we often become swamped with work requests due before Christmas and are planning for either the seasonal up-kick or down-turn that accompanies this time of year. So, is your business ready for summer?
The 5Ws of Impact HR
Recently whilst working with my daughter who was writing something for school, she reminded me that it’s always helpful to go back to the 5Ws. We all know them: the Who, What, Where, When and Why. With this in mind I decided to write the 5Ws of Impact HR. It’s such an easy and concise way of thinking about your business.
Minimum notice period to cancel a casual employees shift
At times, unplanned events such as severe weather conditions could potentially impact the shifts for your casual team. Here at Impact HR, we want to provide you with information you need to you help plan ahead and understand your obligations.
Witnessing signatures
Do I still need someone to witness my signature? Seems a bit old fashioned these days!
Not every document requires a witness, but some do. A witness is the person who watches you sign the document and if needed can confirm that it was indeed you signing the document and you did so without coercion if questioned.
Super for Contractors
There may be times when you need to engage a contractor for a specific project or to fulfill a business requirement quickly, whatever the reason being mindful of Super obligations is important. Under Australian Tax rulings Contractors may be considered as employees for the purposes of superannuation and businesses may need to pay super to them.
Paid family and domestic violence leave
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes casual and part-time employees.
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