Author Archives: Naveen Raghavan

Changes to the Enterprise Bargaining System

Subscribers operating under or considering an Enterprise Agreement (Agreement) should be aware of recent changes made by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. With these changes outlined below, members may decide to start implementing their own single Agreements to avoid being possibly compelled into bargaining by employee bargaining representatives in the future. […]

Changes to Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave and Paid Parental Leave

It is important to be aware of upcoming changes to the Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES) and proposed amendments to the Paid Parental Leave framework.  Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave  All employees, including casuals, can access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave which renews yearly […]

A Changing Industrial Relations Landscape

Employers should be aware of legislative changes that have recently been formally approved in the Industrial Relations space. It is also important to keep informed of proposed changes which form part of the government’s Industrial Relations reform agenda. Recent changes Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave From 1 February 2023, employees will be immediately able […]