The 2015 Federal Budget proposes changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme, due to come into effect on 1 July 2015. The changes aim to prevent employees from claiming paid parental leave from both their employer and the Government scheme. This week, we inform our readers...
The recent announcement that the Return to Work SA (formerly known as ‘Workcover’) scheme is now fully funded is welcome news in a State of small to medium sized enterprises. It is also a timely reminder to consider the new changes and the impact that...
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Re: Assistance with Determining Rates of Pay and the Third Equal Remuneration Increase We have recently been requested to assist a number of Community Services Organisations with clarifying the correct rates of pay and the application of...
We write to advise that on Wednesday 4 June 2014, the Fair Work Commission’s Minimum Wage Panel handed down its Annual Wage Review decision under the Fair Work Act 2009. The outcome of the review in relation to modern award minimum wages is that from the...
The Federal Government has announced that it will introduce a four year freeze on increases to the super guarantee from 1 July 2014. The 2014-2015 Budget released by the government on 13 May 2014 states that the Abbott government will continue to increase the superannuation guarantee...
Pinnacle HR is currently conducting WHS Audits to help ensure our members’ systems are robust and compliant with current legislation. The WHS Act 2012 was effective from 1 January 2013 Five Key Questions for Employers Are you aware of how the Act applies to your organisation? Are your WHS...
As a result of an appeal the Fair Work Commission has varied the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. These changes affect Saturday and Sunday Work and Overtime rates. They apply to all full time, part time and casual employees. Full details will...
Leading Age Services Australia - SA Inc (LASA) - SA Inc are conducting training sessionsthat will count towards the continuing professional development required for Nurses under the National Registration and Accreditation System For a list of training sessions and dates please click here...
New Workplace Anti-Bullying Laws – What’s Happening? The Federal Fair Work Commission's new anti-bullying laws commenced as of 1 January 2014 As from 1 January 2014, a worker who reasonably believes that they have been bullied at work may apply to the Commission for an order to...
From 1 August 2013 new penalties apply for casual employees which include ordinary hours worked between midnight on Friday and midnight on Saturday. New penalties also apply for casual employees whose ordinary hours worked are between midnight on Saturday and midnight on Sunday. PINNACE HR ALERT:...