The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to:
The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025.
We’re working to update our tools and resources with the new pay rates close to 1 July.
Learn more about this increase and how to prepare at https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages
On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees.
These changes came into effect on Saturday 27 March 2021.
The Amendment Act introduces a:
· Casual Employment Information Statement· definition of casual employment· pathway for casual employees to move to full-time or part-time (permanent) employment.
Employers should review their casual arrangements; terms contained in contracts of employment; review patterns of hours of casuals for eligibility to offer conversion and ensure compliance with conversion provisions.
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 14 December 2023, with changes taking effect at different times from 15 December 2023 to 2025.
These changes include:
· rules for labour hire workers
· criminalising intentional wage underpayments
· new discrimination protections
· small business redundancy exemptions
· workplace delegates’ rights
· right of entry
· compulsory conciliation conferences in protected action ballot matters.
Find out more at:
and
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-01/closing-loopholes-timeline.pdf
Steve is a highly experienced and pragmatic Human Resource professional with a career spanning over 40 years in executive and strategic HR/business roles. He possesses a deep understanding of the significance of the bottom line and recognizes that the most valuable asset of any organization is its people.
Throughout his career, Steve has g
Steve is a highly experienced and pragmatic Human Resource professional with a career spanning over 40 years in executive and strategic HR/business roles. He possesses a deep understanding of the significance of the bottom line and recognizes that the most valuable asset of any organization is its people.
Throughout his career, Steve has gained extensive experience across various industries, ranging from small businesses to family-owned enterprises, with workforces ranging from 5 to 10,000+ employees. He firmly believes in the crucial role of operational excellence in achieving strategic success and driving business growth.
What sets Steve apart is his ability to adapt his expertise and practical approach to both individuals and businesses, irrespective of their size. He combines his vast knowledge with a down-to-earth attitude, enabling him to provide valuable insights and guidance to organizations of all scales.
Having resided in Koolewong, near Gosford on the central coast of NSW for more than 40 years, Steve's local presence ensures that he can offer high-level Human Resource and strategic business support to local businesses, addressing their unique needs and challenges regardless of their size.
“HC Partners required expert HR knowledge and business support to help us ensure that our strategic and operational functions were on track.
Steve has assisted us with issues ranging from reviewing and rewriting our employee HR procedures & policies, recruitment advertisements and employment contracts to guiding us in the preparation for C
“HC Partners required expert HR knowledge and business support to help us ensure that our strategic and operational functions were on track.
Steve has assisted us with issues ranging from reviewing and rewriting our employee HR procedures & policies, recruitment advertisements and employment contracts to guiding us in the preparation for CPA/CA Quality audits. The latter including the review and update of our Quality and Risk Manuals and the preparation of functional quality procedure flow charts.
I would recommend SjB Business Consulting to any small to medium business that is currently undergoing change or simply wants to ensure that it is operationally and industrially compliant”
Ryan Matthews, Director
HC Partners, Central Coast. NSW
“It has been my pleasure to work with Steve in both Australia and Singapore over a ten year period. I have no hesitation in recommending Steve for any role. He is indeed the consummate professional who will add significant value to any organisation he is involved with.
I will be happy to elaborate on the above to anyone smart enough to consider engaging him.”
John Hewitt, MD, Yokogawa Asia Pacific
“Steve is the best HR executive I have ever worked with! It's very simple!
He knows people and he knows business and brings a practical, commercial and down to earth approach to HR that is, frankly, often lacking.
For any business looking for HR advice and support, I have no hesitation in recommending him 100%”
Philip Pryor, CEO, Family Bus
“Steve is the best HR executive I have ever worked with! It's very simple!
He knows people and he knows business and brings a practical, commercial and down to earth approach to HR that is, frankly, often lacking.
For any business looking for HR advice and support, I have no hesitation in recommending him 100%”
Philip Pryor, CEO, Family Business Central. Australia and New Zealand
“I have worked with Steve Booth for approximately 10 years. Steve's ability to look through the noise and technical clutter and guide you to the core problems and issues is invaluable. Steve is also a great guide and mentor for running through ‘what if’ type solutions as often you are too close and simply do not see that you can be introducing a new problem. Steve has been my consistent go to person when I need objective guidance. I highly recommend Steve and will continue to use him to improve the performance of my business.”
Jason Marsh, Director Technical Services, Yokogawa Australia and New Zealand