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Right to disconnect
In 18 months for small business employers and in six months (on 26 August 2024) for other...
Creation of minimum standards for gig workers
From no later than 26 August 2024, there will be a new framework for protecting the interests of...
Changes to the definition of casual employment and employment
Commencing on 26 August, definition changes mean an employee is a casual only when: - there isn’t...
5x increases to maximum civil penalties
New maximum penalties that courts can impose for certain contraventions of Australian employment...
Closing The Loopholes Bill – New Laws
Sean from BetterHR talks to HR and employment law expert Weda Beckley. About new laws arising from...
Equal Pay – Law Changes
Sean from BetterHR talks to HR and employment law expert Weda Beckley. About recent changes to...
Fixed Term Contracts – Law Changes
Sean from BetterHR talks to HR and employment law expert Weda Beckley. About recent changes to...
Underpaying Workers – Law Changes
Sean from BetterHR talks to HR and employment law expert Weda Beckley. About recent changes to...
Superannuation Changes – Law Changes
Sean from BetterHR talks to HR and employment law expert Weda Beckley. About recent changes to...
Changes in Employment Law 2024 – Updated
Civil penalties and serious contraventions From 27 February 2024, the maximum civil penalties for...
Changes to Directions to take Unpaid Leave during Shutdown
Sean from BetterHR talks to HR and employment law expert Weda Beckley. About recent law changes...
Record $10.34 million penalties against Commonwealth Bank and CommSec for Underpaying Employees
The Federal Court has imposed $10.34 million in penalties against the Commonwealth Bank of...
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