by Simon Obee | Mar 25, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
The Federal Government’s Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (‘the Bill’) has now been passed by both houses of Parliament. The changes received royal assent on 27 March 2021 and are now law. However, the... 
by Simon Obee | Mar 24, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
Calculating minimum annual salaries can be a complicated process for employees covered by modern awards. Why is this important? If employers wish to pay an “all in” salary to cover all entitlements that might arise, it is important the salary is set... 
by Annie Cross | Jan 25, 2021 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
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... 
by Simon Obee | Dec 9, 2020 | Human Resources, Legal, Workplace
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... 
by Alana Giddy | Sep 30, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Retail
A year on from the initial Evening Rate increase for the General Retail Industry Award 2010 [MA000004], another increase is due for Casual Employees as of 1 October 2020. What is changing? From 1 October 2020, a penalty payment of an additional 45% (inclusive... 
by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Sep 24, 2020 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Workplace
Most modern awards contain a ‘final/termination payment clause’ which outlines the employer’s obligations to pay outstanding wages and entitlements when the employment ends (this is usually 7 days after the termination date). The Fair Work Commission has... 