by Olivia Coogan | Mar 13, 2023 | ER Updates, QHA Update
Work health and safety should be a priority in every workplace. While most employers are aware of physical hazards such as slips, trips, and falls, it is also important to pay mind to psychosocial hazards. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (the ‘’Act’) imposes...
by Olivia Coogan | Jan 12, 2023 | ER Updates, QHA Update
As communicated in the ER Bulletin on 28 October 2022, all workers will soon be able to access up to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. The paid leave will be available from, • 1 February 2023, for employees of non-small business...
by Olivia Coogan | Dec 15, 2022 | ER Updates, QHA Update
On 27 October 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 was introduced to Parliament, proposing significant changes to Australia’s industrial relations landscape. On 11 November, QHA, in conjunction with AHA, filed submissions...
by Taylah | Sep 15, 2022 | ER Updates, QHA Update
As communicated in the ER Bulletin on 5 September 2022, the Fair Work Commission's ('FWC') annual wage increase to the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 ('HIGA') takes effect from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 October 2022. For the 1...
by Taylah | Aug 18, 2022 | ER Updates, QHA Update
The hours of operation for member communications calling for the Employment Relations team are changing, effective from the 11 August 2022. What this means is that from today, the ER team will be closed for member calls from 4pm each day in order to concentrate on...
by Taylah | Jun 16, 2022 | ER Updates, QHA Update
On 15 June 2022 the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel (Panel) handed down its Annual Wage Review Decision (Decision) for 2021-22. The QHA can advise members that there will be an increase, however there are many facets and timeframes to the Decision. Details of the...