AMENDMENT - FAIR WORK

BIAV members should be aware of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing loopholes No 2) Bill 2023 (the Bill) was passed by Parliament on 12 February 2024. This protects an employees right to disconnect from communications with employers or third parties relating to any work outside of the employee’s working hours. A challenge for BIAV itself given the nature of its event, advocacy and education related work and the need for two-way and agreed flexibility. There are also changes to the definition of casual employment, including casual conversion to ongoing, after 6 months, instead of the current 12 month provision, as well as potential civil penalties for employers who terminate the employment of an ongoing employee in order to engage them as a casual. BIAV’s advisor in this space can assist BIAV members in all such matters. Please contact them at advice@hradviceonline.com.au or 1300 720 004.