The Right to Disconnect legislation applies to all small businesses from 26 August 2025. It’s crucial for small business owners to understand their obligations. Under these changes, employees have the right to refuse to monitor, read, or respond to...
New workplace changes are coming into effect that will impact how and when your employees can be contacted outside of work hours. The “Right to Disconnect” legislation applies to small business employers and their employees from 26 August 2025,...
The Australian employment landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past three years, with the Albanese Labor Government implementing the most substantial workplace relations reforms since the Fair Work Act was introduced in 2009. For small businesses, these changes...
The COSBOA Roadshow is hitting the road with two tailored programs that address the most pressing issues facing small businesses today: Industrial Relations and Cyber Security. These critical topics are designed to help business owners and employees navigate the...
Your guide to the new code coming into effect 1 January 2025 Significant changes to workplace laws are coming into effect from 1 January 2025 that will impact how small businesses manage employee payments. In our guide, we outline...
From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements can be a criminal offence. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) can investigate suspected criminal underpayment offences and refer suitable matters for criminal prosecution. If a person is convicted of...
As the festive season approaches, small business owners should consider their operational arrangements and employment obligations. This guide outlines key considerations for managing your business during this period.
From 26 August 2024 employees will have the right to disconnect under the Fair Work Act 2009. For employees of small businesses,* it will start on 26 August 2025. This means that outside their working hours, employees can refuse...
There are a number of changes to casual employment laws that come into effect from Monday 26 August 2024. These include: a new definition of a casual employee. a new pathway for converting employees from casual to permanent employment....