Employee Entitlements Increasing from July 1, 2023
As we approach the halfway mark of 2023, it’s important for employers to stay informed and proactively adapt to the changes of the ever-evolving landscape of labour laws and regulations.
From 1st July 2023, some of these changes will include:
Minimum Wage and Award Increases
Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work
The Code of Practice for managing psychosocial hazards comes into effect in Queensland tomorrow, 1 April 2023. Similar requirements are already in place in other states, including NSW & WA.
The QLD Code of Practice will apply to all employers, including small business.
Psychosocial hazards include situations that increase the risk of work-related stress which can then lead to psychological or physical harm. This can stem from: Continue Reading
SUPERANNUATION RISING TO 10.5%
As of 1 July 2022, the Superannuation Guarantee that an employer must pay will increase from 10% to 10.5% of an employees’ ordinary time earnings.
In addition, the current $450 minimum monthly threshold for superannuation contributions will cease for all employees aged 18 years and over. This will require employers to make superannuation contributions to eligible workers regardless of their monthly pay. Continue Reading
Unpaid Pandemic Leave Extended
The entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave under Schedule X in 74 Awards has now been extended from 31 December 2021 until 30 June 2022 by the Fair Work Commission .
What is Schedule X?
Schedule X is a temporary schedule in some awards. It gives eligible employees: Continue Reading
A Big Warning for Aussie Employers
There are record levels of people changing jobs in most markets. In the US, its probably one of the largest movements of talent that they have seen in living memory.
A mass exodus in March 2022 is expected to happen in Australia, so now would be a great time to evaluate your existing workplace flexibility arrangements, rewards and recognition programs. Continue Reading
