Independent Contractor Changes: What Employers Need to Know
Starting August 26, 2024, there are significant updates to how independent contractors are defined and protected under the Fair Work Act....
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Justine Pepper
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Right to Disconnect: What Employers Need to Know
Starting August 26, 2024, a new workplace law will take effect that grants eligible employees the "right to disconnect" outside of their...
Justine Pepper
- Aug 21
- 3 min
New Protections for Gig Economy Workers: What Employers Need to Know
As of August 26, 2024, new laws are coming into effect to protect the interests of certain workers in the gig economy, particularly those...
Justine Pepper
- Aug 21
- 4 min
What Employers Need to Know About the New Casual Employment Definition
On August 26, 2024, significant changes to the Fair Work Act will take effect, introducing a new definition of ‘casual employee.’ As an...
Justine Pepper
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Get Ready for a Super Boost: Superannuation is Rising to 11.5%!
Starting from 1 July 2024, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 11% to 11.5%. This change means more money in your...
Justine Pepper
- Jun 27
- 2 min
New Right of Entry Rules – Effective 1 July 2024
Big changes are here! Starting 1 July 2024, new rules for right of entry permits and exemption certificates are shaking things up. Here’s...
Justine Pepper
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Get Ready for the Future of Workplace Bargaining!
With the introduction of the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act, Closing Loopholes Act, and Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act, the way employers and...
Justine Pepper
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Updates on Casual Employment: Get the Lowdown!
Changes Effective from 26 August 2024 We’re shaking things up in the world of casual employment with some important updates to the Fair...
Justine Pepper
- May 13
- 2 min
Essential 2024 Updates on Superannuation Entitlements for Employers
The Fair Work Commission, Australia's national workplace relations tribunal, has updated the superannuation guidelines across 147 awards,...
Justine Pepper
- May 10
- 2 min
Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Small business redundancy exemption in insolvency contexts
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Changes to the Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1 now addresses any anomalies in the operation...
Justine Pepper
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Industrial Manslaughter and other Work, Health and Safety Reforms
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Changes commenced on 15 December 2023 Changes have been made to the Closing Loopholes Bill...
Harshini Elliott
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Compliance and Enforcement: Criminalising Wage Theft
Closing Loopholes Bill - Wage Theft
Justine Pepper
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Revised Announcement on Australia's Enhanced Paid Parental Leave
Significant updates to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme were officially approved by Parliament on March 18, 2024. The enactment of...
Justine Pepper
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Balancing Work and Life: An Insight into the 'Right to Disconnect' Movement
In an era where the boundaries between work and personal life are increasingly blurred, the introduction of the 'Right to Disconnect'...
Justine Pepper
- Feb 13
- 2 min
New Rules on Employee Authorised Deductions from Pay
Starting December 30, 2023, there are new regulations governing employee authorised deductions from pay. These deductions can be either...
Justine Pepper
- Feb 5
- 2 min
How to Use Performance Reviews to Drive Employee Growth and Organisational Success
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner At the heart of thriving businesses lies the cornerstone of effective performance...
Justine Pepper
- Jan 31
- 3 min
Creating a Productive and Effective Probation Period Plan for New Hires
Written by: Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Welcome to a new era of workforce challenges! Embarking on a new employment journey? Get...
Justine Pepper
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Finding the right HR professional is tough, have you considered outsourcing?
At Essential HR, we deeply understand the appeal of maintaining an internal HR team. However, in challenging the status quo, we propose a...
Justine Pepper
- Jan 22
- 3 min
Are You Familiar with the Recent Changes in Employment Laws?
On 7 December 2023, Parliament passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill), splitting the...
Justine Pepper
- Dec 12, 2023
- 1 min
New rules now apply to Fixed Term Contracts
Effective December 6, 2023, revised regulations are now in place for the utilisation of fixed term contracts for employees. A fixed term...
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