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CPI isn’t the only thing on the rise this July: Wage Increases, Superannuation, Penalty Increases for SafeWork & High Income Threshold/Compensation Cap
Wednesday 29 June 2022 / by Alicia Mataere, Lee Pike & Ellie Jongma posted in Workplace Relations Minimum Wage Superannuation Modern Awards Enterprise Agreements Fair Work Commission

From Friday 1 July 2022, there will be a number of changes set to impact all Australian businesses.

These changes include increases to minimum wages, compulsory superannuation and penalty units in NSW.   

The changes come as a timely reminder for businesses to review their contracts and industrial instruments. 

It is also a good time for businesses to ensure that they are meeting their minimum obligations, and to confirm who will bear the increase to superannuation.


Working From Home With Kids: What Options Do Employers Have With Working Parents?

When working parents are struggling to balance remote learning and their own responsibilities as an employee during lockdown, employers often wonder what options are available for them to help their staff.

As each employee’s circumstances will be different, it is impossible to apply a blanket rule - so the best way for employers to assist their employees in managing their individual responsibilities during lockdown is to have a full understanding of the options available to them.

In this article we explore three key options for employers:

  1. Flexible Working Arrangements
  2. Schedule X – Pandemic Leave Award Provisions
  3. COVID-19 Long Service Leave Amendments

Webinar Recording: Casual Employment Recent Changes, Compliance, Enterprise Bargaining and Award Flexibility

Workplace Relations Partner Alicia Mataere recently presented to members of the Association of Corporate Counsel on the topic of Casual Employment Recent Changes, Compliance, Enterprise Bargaining and Award Flexibility.

Click through to view the webinar recording.


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