by Olivia Coogan | Sep 11, 2023 | ER Updates, QHA Update
Last year, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation (Respect at Work) Bill passed Parliament, amending the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). A key amendment was the introduction of a positive duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment,...
by Olivia Coogan | Jul 17, 2023 | ER Updates
This month, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation sent out annual fee self-assessment notices to all licensees. Licensees are reminded how important it is to pay your annual licence fee for the 2023/24 financial year by the due date of 31 July 2023. If the fee is...
by Olivia Coogan | Jul 17, 2023 | ER Updates, Gaming
HOTEL GAMING MACHINE OPERATING AUTHORITIES TENDER SALE – TRIAL EXTENDED The reduced tax commission for sellers from 33 per cent to 15 per cent and the publication of a minimum acceptable price will be continued for another year. On 1 July 2022, the...
by Olivia Coogan | Jul 17, 2023 | ER Updates, Gaming
Employee Records and Pay Slip Requirements The Fair Work Act 2009 (‘the Act’) and the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (‘the Regulations’) require employers to make, keep and maintain accurate and complete records for all employees and to issue pay slips within one working...
by Olivia Coogan | May 16, 2023 | ER Updates, QHA Update
The National Employment Standards (‘NES’), as set out in the Fair Work Act 2009 (the ‘Act’), provide certain employees the right to request flexible working arrangements. From 6 June 2023, significant amendments will be been made to the flexible working arrangement...
by Olivia Coogan | Apr 14, 2023 | ER Updates, QHA Update
Employee’s break entitlements are provided by industrial instruments such as modern awards and enterprise agreements. In the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (‘HIGA’) break entitlements are provided by clause 16. This article provides a high-level overview of...