IR AGENT’S CONDUCT SPURS FWC INTO ACTION 

If there was ever a case that highlights the importance of being a Member of a registered employer association under the Fair Work Act, like TTIA, for your IR/Legal representation, this is it! An agent’s ‘misleading and unethical’ behaviour has sparked moves by the FWC to regulate the conduct of agents who represent dismissed employees.  […]

Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 

TTIA has today circulated to Members, by email, a summary of the latest IR changes passed by Parliament on 12 February. The Loopholes No. 2 Act amends the Fair Work Act 2009 (C’th) and related legislation in relation to casual employment; enterprise bargaining; workplace delegates’ rights; right to disconnect, sham contracting; underpayment of wages; the definition of employment; […]

LIMITATIONS ON USING FIXED TERM CONTRACTS

From 6 December 2023, there are rules (called limitations) about using fixed term contracts; also employers must give employees they are engaging on a new fixed term contract a Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS). Members will receive the relevant information by circular on 5 December.

ARE EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO WEAR A HARNESS AND FALL RESTRAINT WHILE WORKING IN A SCISSOR LIFT? 

Falls from heights are a major cause of fatalities and serious injuries. What are the rules for working in scissor lifts? Should employers provide fall restraints for workers?  WHS legislation requires that the risk of falls is identified, eliminated, or minimised.  Tasks using equipment such as elevated work platforms require extra attention.  The task needs to be assessed by determining: If it is […]

ANNUAL SHUTDOWN: HOW TO GET IT RIGHT

If Members are intending to close over the Christmas/New Year period, then it’s time to start planning. An employer is usually required to give a specified period of notice to close a business for a period of annual leave which is only one of the important points to note. Members will have received an email today explaining […]

VALE JOHN HALKETT

The Timber Trade Industrial Association is saddened to hear of the sudden death of John Halkett, great friend and passionate supporter of the timber and forest products industry.  His experience and reputation ranged far and wide, at home and internationally where he wore many different hats in his unstinting devotion to global timber management.   His […]

Urgent Reminder – Paid Family And Domestic Violence Leave

As a reminder, from 1 February, employers with 15 or more employees were required to provide their employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year.  For smaller employers who employ less than 15 employees on 1 February 2023, the entitlement will operate from 1 August 2023. The leave is […]

Superannuation Changes – Federal Budget

TTIA Members were given an overview of the superannuation changes re the federal budget by email today. Of particular interest for TTIA Members were the changes to a number of superannuation matters that need to be highlighted.  The days of quarterly superannuation payments are gone. The Government will also oversee a greater focus on recovering […]

Family & Domestic Violence Leave

From 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to provide their employees with 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year as part of the latest addition to the National Employment Standards (NES). The new form of paid leave: – is accessible by all employees including casuals […]

Fair Work Amendment Act 2022

On Wednesday, 26 October 2022, the Australian Parliament passed the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 (the amendment Act). The National Employment Standards will be amended to provide an entitlement for all employees, including casual employees, to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in each 12 month period. […]

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