ICYMI: Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) August 2024 Changes
A number of amendments were made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which commenced on 26 August 2024. A brief summary of the changes are set out here for those who may have missed them.
Read more...On 22 June 2023, the Federal Government passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 (Cth) (Amendment Act).
The Amendment Act introduces a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) aimed at protecting worker entitlements, promoting gender equality and delivering reforms to improve fairness in the workplace relations system.
The Amendment Act implements the following key changes to the FW Act:
The majority of these changes came into effect on 1 July 2023, being the date that the Amendment Act received royal assent, to the exception of:
- authorised workplace determinations, which will take effect on 30 December 2023;
- casual employee entitlements working in the black coal industry, which will take effect on the earlier of a date fixed by Proclamation and 1 January 2024; and
- the right to superannuation in the NES, which will take effect on 1 January 2024.
How can we help you?
Employers should now turn their minds to the effect that these changes may have on their business and consider updating any policies, procedures or payroll processes that may be impacted by these changes.
As always, we are here to help our valued clients as they navigate yet another set of changes to the FW Act. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Directors at sydney@workplacelaw.com.au or you can call us at (02) 9256 7500.
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