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New Queensland Sexual and Gender-based Harassment Prevention
Effective 1 March 2025, under the Work Health and Safety (Sexual Harassment) Amendment Regulation 2024 (Qld), employers will be required to develop a written prevention plan.
Read MoreCriminalising the Deliberate Underpayment of Wages, Effective from 1 January 2025
Intentional underpayment of wages and other entitlements is now a criminal offence, marking a critical time for businesses to address compliance.
Read MoreCost protections for Sexual Harassment Claimants
Information about the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023 passed on 19 September 2024, marking the final legislative step to implement recommendations from the Respect@Work Report.
Read MoreChanges to casual conversions – What should HR know?
Casual conversion describes the process of converting an existing casual employee to a permanent full-time or part-time employment relationship.
Read MoreThe National Minimum Wage and Award Minimum Wages have increased as of 1 July 2024
The National Minimum Wage will increase to $24.10 per hour for employees who are 21 years and older.
Read MoreThe First Tranche of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023
In late 2023, the Federal Government passed the first of two tranches of legislation (Closing Loopholes Legislation).
Read MoreApproved Code of Practice covering sexual and gender-based harassment by Safe Work Australia
The Code provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks arising from sexual and gender-based harassment at work.
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