MINIMUM WAGES INCREASE FROM 1 JULY 2024

A reminder that award wages increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2024.
 
Employees covered under a Registered Agreement may also receive an increase - refer to information in your Agreement.
 
A reminder that the base rate in a Registered Agreement cannot be less than the base rate in the relevant award.

 
INFORMATION STATEMENTS - LATEST VERSIONS

Employers must give every new employee a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as possible after they start their new job.
 
Employers must also give every new casual employee a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement at the same time.
 
When an employee enters a new fixed term contract, they must also be given a copy of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement 

 
CLOSING LOOPHOLES CHANGES
A reminder that there have been changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws.
 
1 July 2024:

• New rules for right of entry permits and exemption certificates
• Rights and protections for workplace delegates under award, enterprise agreements and workplace determinations
• Criminal offence of industrial manslaughter added to the Work Health and Safety Act and increase to other penalties
• New end dates for the additional fixed term contract exemptions

You can access a visual snapshot summarising the changes and listing the key start dates.

SUPPORTING YOUR BUSINESS

• Ensure your internal operations are compliant with current Australian Employment Law.  A solid employment framework should protect your business in the event of a claim. Has your business had a yearly compliance check?

• Our aim is to help Employers understand the rules and keep up with the changes.  Navigating the system often requires specialist guidance and advice.

• If you have any Questions, need Advice or Assistance to discuss how these changes specifically impact your business, or any other Workplace Relations matter - please don't hesitate to contact us. Phone or Email Tania, for Clarity & Peace of Mind - so you can focus on customer satisfaction and growing your business.



• We look forward to continuing to work together, supporting your business into the future.