Are you aware of what's ahead in 2011?
Paid parental leave:The government parental pay scheme comes into effect from 1 January 2011. Read the details and steps for employers.
New definition of small business employer:
From 1 January 2011, the definition of small employer will change from a business with less than ‘15 full-time equivalent employees’ to ‘a business with less than 15 employees by head count’. Employees of small employers need to be employed at least 12 months before they can take an unfair dismissal action. > Read more
Changes for organisations that are sole traders, partnerships, other unincorporated entities and non-trading corporations in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania:
As a result of a recent decision of Fair Work Australia, employers who are covered by a Division 2B State Award are required to continue to comply with the terms of the Division 2B State Award (the State awards that covered these employers before 1 January 2010) until the start of the first full pay period to commence on or after 1 February 2011.
From this date, employees of these organisations will be covered by the relevant modern award and must receive conditions that are at least equal to or better than the minimum entitlements in the National Employment Standards (NES) and the national minimum wage.
Please contact us if you are unsure how these will affect your business.