Employer newsletter: How the Fair Work Act changes affect your business and more

Employer Newsletter October 2017 No Images? [Click here]( [Fair Work Ombudsman logo]( [Important changes to the Fair Work Act]( On 15 September 2017, a number of significant changes were introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009 to protect vulnerable workers. Find out what they are and how they affect your business. [F]([ranchisor liability has changed]( Starting today, franchisors can be held responsible for contraventions of workplace laws by their franchisees. If you’re a franchisor, find out more about how these changes affect you. [C]([losing your business for the holidays?]( Christmas may seem a little while off, but it’s time to start planning if your business is shutting down for the festive season. Read our FAQs to make sure you’re across the rules. [New online learning course for record-keeping and pay slips]( Are you up to date with record-keeping and pay slip rules? The changes to the Fair Work Act have increased penalties for serious record-keeping contraventions, so now is the time to check. [Annual report 2016-17]( Find out what we’ve been up to and how we’ve helped employers and employees this past financial year. [W]([anted: holiday casuals]( Is Christmas–New Year the peak season for your business? Check our tips for hiring extra staff these holidays. [Leave calculator]( Check your employees’ annual leave balances to help you work out holiday leave arrangements. [fairwork.gov.au]( [Contact us]( [Privacy policy]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Website]( Fair Work Ombudsman We've recently made some changes to our email alert services. You are receiving this email because you signed up to My account or to receive email alerts from the Fair Work Ombudsman. If you don't want to receive these types of emails anymore, you can [change your preferences]( or unsubscribe using the button below. [Like]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Unsubscribe](