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COVID-19 Concessions for Several Visa Subclasses
On 12 February 2021, the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) announced wide-ranging concessions to lodged visas affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed on entering and departing Australia. Onshore Approvals for the Following Visas...
Home Is Where Employment Innovations’ Is
I recently bought a new house. It created a mixture of emotions; one of nervousness and intimidation, but also excitement. Everything feels, looks, and sounds different. The first day was the biggest hurdle. From searching where the light switches are, or learning how...
Current Processing Times for Employer Sponsored Visas
Do you or your clients have lodged temporary residence 482 Temporary Skills Shortage or 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visas waiting finalisation? Ever wonder how much longer lodged 186 Employer Nomination Scheme or 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme...
Amendments to COVID-19 Flexibility Provisions in the Clerks Award
The Fair Work Commission has issued a determination to further extend the COVID-19 flexibility schedule within the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 [MA000002], and to make a number of changes to the “Working from Home” provisions contained within this schedule....
2020 Group 3 Minimum Wage Increases – 1 February 2021
Back in June last year the Fair Work Commission announced that the minimum wages under Modern Awards would increase by 1.75%. What's different this year? However, unlike most years where the increases take effect on 1 July, this year would work slightly...
General Retail Award pay rate changes from 1 March 2021
In addition to the 1.75% increase to all base rate of pay in the General Retail Industry Award that will come into effect on the first full pay period on or after 1 February 2021, penalty rates will increase for certain casual employees as of 1 March 2021. Junior...
Changes to Parental Leave Entitlements
On 26 November 2020, the Fair Work Act 2009 was amended to introduce greater flexibility for employees taking unpaid parental leave. Employees can now take up to 30 days of “flexible parental leave” at any time up to two years after the birth or adoption of a child,...
State of Compliance Report 2020
One of the first steps that our team carries out for clients who have taken out an HR subscription* with Employment Innovations, is to perform a Compliance Audit to uncover any compliance issues regarding Australia’s complex workplace laws. This includes assessing...
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