The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors after investigating companies engaged to provide security around Perth. In July 2021, Fair Work Inspectors audited 13 security businesses to check their compliance with workplace laws, having received information including through anonymous reports and enquiries that there may be non-compliance. From […]
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes casual and part-time employees. The new entitlement will be available from: Find out more about the changes at New paid family and domestic violence leave. Support Services Confidential information, counselling and […]
The Reserve Bank has concluded its Review of Banknote Distribution Arrangements. Today, it has released a Conclusions Paper setting out various changes that seek to ensure that banknote distribution is effective, efficient, sustainable and resilient – both now and into the future. This will help ensure Australians continue to have good access to cash. The Review confirmed […]
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its annual wage review decision for 2022. The Panel decided to increase modern award minimum wages by 4.6 per cent subject to a minimum increase for adult award classifications of $40 per week. The $40 per week increase is based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee. […]
From 1 July 2022, two important super guarantee (SG) changes will apply to your business. These are: the rate of SG is increasing from 10% to 10.5%. the $450 per month eligibility threshold for when SG is paid is being removed. These changes mean that from 1 July 2022: you’ll need to make SG contributions […]
From 1 February 2022 under the new Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme, security agents, security industry trainers and investigation agents will be able to work in South Australia using their current interstate licence. If you are currently licensed for security in another state or territory and wish to work in South Australia you will need to […]