Employers Guide to Casual Employment and Conversion Changes
What Employers Need to Know About Casual Employment and Conversion Changes Australia’s Fair Work Act has introduced significant changes to casual employment, impacting how casual employees are defined and treated under the law effective 26 August 2024. The key changes focus on the definition of a casual employee, the right to convert to permanent employment, […]
Employee or Independent Contractor?
It is critical for business owners and operators to understand the distinction between employees and independent contractors implemented by Fair Work Commission as part of the Closing the Loop Holes Bill, effective 26 August 2024. There are a number of changes and many more ahead, which the WCA Solutions Outsourced HR and Commercial Team have […]
Right to Disconnect
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐? The right to disconnect allows employees to refuse contact from their employer or any third parties after their workday has ended, unless itโs deemed unreasonable. This means employees are not obligated to monitor, read, or respond to work-related emails, messages, or calls outside their set hours. The legislation is […]
Closing Loopholes
As an employer, staying updated on legislative changes is crucial. In August 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 changes will impact employment practices across Australia. Hereโs what you need to know: ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป A new approach to determining employment relationships will also take effect on August 26, 2024. […]
Organisation Change Management Success
WCA Solutions HR Consulting team was engaged by a national leader in their industry to lead their organisation restructure and redesign project which included engagement across the business to align Position Descriptions of more than 50 different positions across 6 functions. The Client explained the challenge inefficiencies in delivering work, negative behaviours and interactions between […]
Closing Loopholes Bill Summary
The Closing Loopholes Bill tabled in October 2023 proposed some of the most significant changes to industrial relations law in Australian history. Federal Government split the Bill into 2 parts, with the Part 1 of Closing Loopholes Bill passed on Thursday 7 December 2023. Part 2 of the Bill is potentially expected to pass in […]
Fair Work Commission Conciliation Process Support for Employers
Navigating the Fair Work Commission Conciliation Process Conciliation is a voluntary process to help an employer and employee resolve a dispute, which may include unfair dismissal claims, disputes regarding flexible work arrangements, or disputes regarding the extension of parental leave. Conciliation is an informal method of resolving these disputes that is generally conducted by telephone […]
A Leaders Guide to Building Resilience in the Workplace
A Leaders Guide to Building Resilience in the Workplace Building resilience is a crucial skill for leaders in today’s rapidly changing and uncertain world. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, cope with stress and uncertainty, and continue functioning effectively despite challenges and setbacks. Here are seven key strategies that leaders can use […]
Navigating Unfair Dismissal Claims for Employers
An application for an unfair dismissal remedy can be dismissed by the Fair Work Commission for several reasons: the application is not made in accordance with the Fair Work Act; the applicant refuses to respond to directions or attend a conference or hearing; the application is frivolous or vexatious, or the application has no reasonable […]
2023 Industrial Relations Calendar
There have been a number of changes to Industrial Relations in 2023. WCA Solutions have developed a 2023 Industrial Relations Calendar to assist business owners, operators, and human resource practitioners keep up to date with key changes affecting Australian employer’s compliance obligations.
