Expert industrial relations guidance
In response to the industrial relations changes, Business NSW and Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors - together with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - will be providing businesses with a step-by-step guide through the new laws and what these changes actually mean for business and employers.
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AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Workshop Materials
Workshop Materials available for download include:
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Slide deck
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Key Commencement dates
Independent Contract Assessment
Under the Closing Loopholes changes a definition of “employee” and “employer” for the first time has been inserted into the Fair Work Act. This new definition will apply from 26 August 2024.
The Independent Contractor Assessment document has been prepared to assist you with the process of assessing whether someone is an employee or contractor by taking you through a broad ranging set of factors and considerations.
Employers who utilise any independent contractors in their business should therefore consider reviewing their current arrangements to assess the likelihood that any contractors they engage may be considered ‘employees’ under the new definition from 26 August 2024.
Preparation Checklist
A Closing Loopholes Preparation Checklist has been developed highlighting the key upcoming changes and action items for consideration by your business.
Casual Employment Handbook
The Casual Employment Handbook has been developed off the back of feedback from the PET sessions, in order to give additional assistance to employers and HR staff in navigating the casual changes.
The Handbook breaks down what employers will need to do at each stage of a casual employees life cycle under the closing loopholes changes at: recruitment, induction, during their employment, and ‘employee choice’ request to convert. It includes checklists and template letters at the various stages, which employers/HR can use to make sure they are compliant. Additionally, we’ve included a section addressing common questions, particularly focusing on the issues raised to date in some PET sessions around when employers need to provide the information statement to casuals who are employed on a more ad hoc or seasonal basis.
12 February 2025 | Webinar Presentation Slides
Presentation slides from the 12 February 2025 webinar 'Navigate flexible working requests as an Employer in 2025'.
*Previously 'I'd like to work flexibly please!'
26 February 2025 | Webinar Presentation Slides
Presentation slides from the 26 February 2025 webinar 'Please leave a message after the tone: The Right to disconnect'.
13 March 2025 | Webinar Presentation Slides
Presentation slides from the 13 March 2025 webinar 'All things enterprise bargaining'.
These publications have been funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations through the Productivity, Education and Training Fund grant program.
