Several recent high-profile data breaches, involving companies such as Optus and Medibank, have put a spotlight on the importance of keeping sensitive employee data safe and protected. Your legal obligations Employers have a legal obligation to collect and store employment…
The federal government has passed legislation to enshrine 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave for all workers. The entitlement will be available for most employees from 1 February 2023, but small businesses will have an extra six months…
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) ASBFEO provides assistance to small business and family enterprises and offers a way to provide their views on policy and programs to government. ASBFEO also assists and advocates for small businesses and…
Unpaid pandemic leave remains available to eligible employees covered by 6 Awards from 15 July 2022 until 31 December 2022, following a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission. Employees can access up to 2 weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave if they’re prevented from working…
Employers have to give every new employee a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as possible after, they start their new job. Employers also have to give every new casual employee a copy of the…
Update for ASIC Registered Agents We are letting you know about the director identification number (director ID) requirement that is now available on the new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) website. ABRS is a new service, managed by the Australian…
Employee or Independent Contractor? Written by: Institute or Certified Bookkeepers The recent High Court’s approach provides greater certainty for businesses who have properly recorded their independent contractor relationships in written contracts that accurately reflect the nature of the relationship. If…
A quick reminder about changes to casual employment laws. By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021), are eligible to be offered to convert to permanent employment.…
You’ll have an extra step to take if you have new employees who start from 1 November 2021 and they don’t choose a super fund. You may now need to request their ‘stapled super fund’ details from the ATO. A…