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....
The Federal Court has ordered a company to pay $197,000 in penalties for sham contracting, concerning workers with disability. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), a business or individual cannot represent to a worker that they are an...
Today in Hobart the Council of Small Business Organisations (COSBOA) CEO Luke Achterstraat, announced a new, government-funded information program, Small Business PEAK, designed to assist small businesses navigate the complex workplace relations (WR) changes. The program, underpinned by a...
What is the new Family and Domestic Violence Leave Legislation? A change to the Fair Work Act now provides 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave to employees. This legislation, which came into effect on 1 August...
What is Secure Jobs, Better Pay? The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022 aims to improve various aspects of Australian labour law. The Act amends workplace relations laws relating to bargaining, job security, gender equality, compliance...
What are the Closing Loopholes (1&2) Acts about? The Closing Loopholes Acts, specifically the Closing Loopholes Act 2023 and the Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act 2024, are legislative changes affecting Australian workplaces. These have implications for all small businesses. It’s important for...
Today, we introduce Small Business PEAK—a beacon of guidance through the complex seas of workplace relations (WR) laws. Imagine a world where legal complexities become clear as day, where the intricate web of workplace legislation unravels into a straightforward...
In the bustling marketplaces, quiet towns, and vibrant cities of Australia, small businesses stand as the pillars of the community and the economy. With over 2.5 million small businesses thriving across the nation, they represent an incredible 97.3% of all Australian businesses. Small businesses...
Cyber Security has never been more important Australian small businesses are increasingly falling prey to cyber-attacks, with a staggering 50% being targeted. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, often leveraging artificial intelligence. Recent data indicates a surge in both...