On 26 March 2021, sections of the Fair Work Act relating to the rights of casual employees were amended. These amendments will impose several new obligations on employers in respect of casual employees, including the obligation to make a casual conversion offer....
In recent years, there has been a number of workplace law amendments that affect franchisors. These amendments greatly influence the way in which a franchisor is legally liable for the actions of a franchisee. They serve as a guideline to help the Fair Work Ombudsman...
With the extension of JobKeeper taking effect from 28 September through to March 2021, it’s important that employers are up to date with the latest eligibility requirements. For some employers, they may no longer be eligible for the JobKeeper payment scheme from...
ASIC Calls for Employers to Include Casual Employee Entitlements in Reporting ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission) has recently released an updated FAQ in regards to the impact of COVID-19 on financial reporting and audit matters. While there are...
JobKeeper Extension (JobKeeper 2.0) On 21 July 2020, the Australian Government announced plans to extend the JobKeeper Payment. Originally legislated to end on 27 September 2020, the payment has been extended to 28 March 2021. Employee Eligibility From 3rd August the...