by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 6, 2018 | Human Resources
Understanding employee entitlements is critical for both employers and workers in Australia. Annual benefits such as paid leave, public holiday pay, and superannuation contributions are governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards (NES). While full?time and part?time employees enjoy clear entitlements, casual employment arrangements have often raised questions, especially following high?profile cases like WorkPac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018], which challenged traditional interpretations of casual contracts.
For businesses, the implications are significant: misclassifying employees or overlooking entitlements can lead to costly penalties and back payments. For employees, knowing their rights ensures they receive the benefits they are legally owed. This article explores who is actually entitled to annual benefits in Australia, clarifies common misconceptions, and highlights the risks employers face if compliance is overlooked.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 1, 2018 | Human Resources
Effective 1 August 2018, all employees covered by modern awards, including full?time, part?time, and casual staff, are entitled to unpaid domestic violence leave. Businesses must now consider how they will manage this entitlement within their workplace policies.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 6, 2018 | Human Resources
Incorrectly classifying an employee as a contractor can be costly. Businesses can be fined up to $54,000 for sham contracting. It is easy to ensure you avoid such fines with advice from our human resources (HR) specialists.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 25, 2018 | Human Resources
The Fair Work Act 2009 requires national minimum wage & minimum award rates be reviewed each financial year. The Fair Work Commission recently issued the 2017/18 annual wage review which will see increase by 3.5% from 1 July 2018.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 12, 2018 | Human Resources
Fair Work Wage Audits are essential for Australian businesses to remain compliant with workplace laws, avoid costly penalties, and protect their reputation. ABILITY GROUP specialises in guiding employers through these audits, ensuring accurate wage practices and safeguarding against Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement actions.
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by Marc Ring | Jan 11, 2018 | Human Resources
Australia’s workplace landscape is undergoing significant change, with growing pressure on businesses to address the issue of so?called “fake” casuals. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has raised concerns that many workers classified as casuals are, in reality, working under arrangements that closely resemble permanent employment. This has sparked calls for tighter definitions and stronger employee protections under the Fair Work Act 2009.
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