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Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty ending 7 September
On 6 March 2020, the Australian Government introduced a superannuation guarantee amnesty. The amnesty allows employers to disclose and pay previously unpaid superannuation guarantee charges (SGC), including interest, they owe their employees, for the quarter(s)...
Modern Award Flexibility Extension Due To COVID-19
The Fair Work Commission has announced the decision to extend the temporary Schedule “Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in a number of modern awards due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on workplaces. This decision will affect the Schedules inserted...
What’s The Deal With Wage Theft In Victoria?
On 16 June 2020, the Victorian Parliament passed the Wage Theft Bill 2020. For the first time, this means that there will be criminal penalties, including jail time for employers, when they underpay their staff. It is anticipated that the Bill will come into effect on...
When JobKeeper Ends… Advice For Employers
With the JobKeeper payment scheme due to end on 27 September 2020, many employers are wondering what their rights and obligations are when JobKeeper ends, and what they can do to prepare in advance for when JobKeeper payments cease. Common questions we are being asked...
Penalty Rate Changes For Retail & Pharmacy Industry Awards
Employers within the Retail and Pharmacy industries should be aware of the following penalty rate changes that came into effect from 1 July 2020. The changes outlined below are the fourth round of penalty rate reductions that have been phased in as part of the Modern...
Building and Construction Industry Award Changes
The Fair Work Commission recently announced changes to the below three awards within the building and construction industry; Building and Construction General On-site Award 2010; Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010; Mobile Crane Hiring Award 2010. These...
Casual entitlements changes & lessons for employers
The Federal Court decision handed down on 21 May 2020, of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 received a huge amount of - somewhat misleading - publicity regarding casual entitlements. Despite many commentators discussing the case under headlines claiming that...
Fair Work Commission Increases High-Income Threshold
High-Income Threshold to Increase The Fair Work Commission recently announced the upcoming increase to the high-income threshold for the Financial Year 20/21. As of 1 July 2020, the threshold will be increased from $148,700 to $153,600 (a $4,900 increase). This will...
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