Reminder: Changes to workplace laws start today

Read our updated information on new workplace laws in effect. [] Having issues? [View the online version](   Reminder: Changes to workplace laws start today [Blue banner with text that reads Closing Loopholes] Dear {NAME}, Several changes to workplace laws start today (26 August 2024) as part of the Closing Loopholes reforms. It’s important that you understand your new rights and responsibilities.    What you should do now We’ve updated our information. Check now if you or your workplace is affected. - Casual employment changes - Rules about casual employment have changed, including how casual work is defined, pathways to permanent employment, and employee and employer responsibilities. Read more about [casual employees]( and [pathways to permanent employment](. - Right to disconnect - Employees have the right to refuse contact outside their working hours unless that refusal is unreasonable. Learn about the new [right to disconnect](. This doesn’t apply to small businesses and their employees until 26 August 2025. - Independent contractor changes - If you’re a contractor or work with contractors, it’s important you understand the new definition of employment and other [changes to independent contractor rules](. - Minimum standards and protections for some contractors - If you’re in the gig economy or road transport industry, find out about new minimum standards and protections for some contractors. Visit [Regulated workers](. Find out more about changes already in place at [Closing Loopholes](. For a visual snapshot of all the Closing Loopholes changes and when they start, check out our [easy-to-read timeline](. Updated information statements We’ve updated our information statements in line with the new laws. Employers must give every new employee one or more information statement when they start work. The Casual Employment Information Statement must now be provided at set times throughout a casual’s employment. Download the updated statements here: - [Fair Work Information Statement]( - [Casual Employment Information Statement]( - [Fixed Term Contract Information Statement](. Keep up to date We’ll continue to keep you informed about important workplace changes that affect you, including other Closing Loopholes changes starting from 1 January 2025. If you know someone who should get our emails, forward this email to them and encourage them to [subscribe to our email updates]( so they don’t miss out. It only takes a few moments to sign up. You can also follow us on social media for other announcements and reminders. //updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz66cbe6cbbc9c2209Pzzzz6049e05f0604d790/page.html//updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz66cbe6cbbf494540Pzzzz6049e05f0604d790/page.html   Kind regards, Fair Work Ombudsman     [Copyright](  | [Disclaimer](  | [Privacy](  | [Unsubscribe](     [Twitter](    [LinkedIn](    [Facebook]( [www.fairwork.gov.au](