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Changes to the Educational Services & Children’s Services Awards
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently announced changes to the following modern awards that will come into effect from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 November 2020: the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 [MA000077]; and the Children's...
Top 5 Reasons Why More Australian Businesses Are Outsourcing Their Payroll
Through the years, payroll outsourcing has grown in both its scope and influence. Many businesses in Australia, which shunned it decades ago, have embraced the idea now, due to its convenience and the advantages it gives to the general operations of the business....
Federal Budget 2020: Incentives for hiring young job seekers, apprentices & trainees
To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government announced two important programs as part of the recently announced 2020 Federal Budget. These programs were handed down with the intention of making it easier for businesses when hiring...
Temporary COVID-19 Flexibility Provisions Extended in Modern Awards
The Fair Work Commission has further extended the COVID-19 flexibility schedules in a number of modern awards.In particular, the flexibilities in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and Clerks – Private Sector Award have been extended until 30...
2020 Federal Budget: Accelerated tax breaks take centre stage
The eagerly anticipated 2020 Federal Budget announcement this week did not flatter to deceive with the government unveiling their medium to long term recovery plan in two phases. An initial recovery phase stimulating job creation will be followed by a period of debt...
Changes to General Retail Industry Award from 1 October 2020
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...
New Labour Market Testing Requirements for 482 TSS Visas & 494 Skilled Employer Regional Visas
Are you a business sponsor considering or intending to employ and sponsor a foreign national on a 482 or 494 visa? If you are, you may already be aware of the current Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements set out by the Department of Home Affairs for these visas....
Changes to the final/termination payment clause in select awards
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 recently...
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