As part of the Australian Government’s plan to assist Australia’s economic recovery, the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments agreed in August 2020 to amend the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 to enable the introduction of automatic mutual recognition of occupational licences (AMR), subject to approval by respective parliaments. Put simply, AMR will permit a person […]
The overtime entitlements for casual employees have been varied for the following security industry awards commencing from 20 November 2020. Security Services-Industry Award 2020 – Overtime for Casuals Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 – Overtime for Casuals TRANSPORT (CASH IN TRANSIT) AWARD 2020 – Overtime for casuals
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a Victorian security firm. Click here for the full story
From the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020, new minimum rates and allowances start in security industry awards. See The Commission’s announcement of a 1.75% increase to minimum wages for more information about the 2020 Annual Wage Review. The Fair Work Commission will issue the updated awards on 31 October 2020 and updated Fair Work […]
Members make sure that you’re paying your employees according to the right tier so you’re reimbursed correctly. Don’t forget, you have until 31 October 2020 to pay your employees for the JobKeeper fortnights starting 28 September. For JobKeeper fortnights from 28 September 2020, there are two payment rates – a tier 1 (higher) rate and a tier 2 […]
On Monday, 21 September, SPAAL addressed the Parliamentary Joint Committee on development of an Australian Standard for the training and use of private contracted security and detection dogs. SPAAL is a member of the Standards Australia committee developing the standard for Private Sector Patrol and Detection Dogs. Read More