Employer newsletter: Help to understand the changes to Australian workplace laws

An improved suite of tools and resources to guide you through changes to your workplace obligations. [] Having issues? [View the online version]( [Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman]( In this issue [Secure Jobs, Better Pay changes]( [Important reminder: Paid family and domestic violence leave]( [Employing for the contract cleaning industry?]( [Workplace flexibility]( [Updated online learning courses]( [Covered by an agreement made before 2010?]( [Important info for building and construction]( Hi {NAME}, Secure Jobs, Better Pay changes The Fair Work Act has been amended to change a number of existing rules and include a range of new laws. Some changes have already taken effect, while others will start between March and December this year. To help you keep track, we’ve published a [downloadable timeline](. The changes that [apply now]( include new: - [pay secrecy]( and [unlawful job ad]( laws - [protected attributes]( - [enterprise agreements and bargaining laws](. On 6 March, changes will apply relating to [pay equity]( and the [prohibition of sexual harassment]( in the workplace. [Register]( for our free online webinar at 2 pm (AEDT) 8 March for an overview of the changes.   Important reminder: Paid family and domestic violence leave On 1 February 2023, the [new paid family and domestic violence leave]( entitlement came into effect for employees of non-small business employers (15 or more employees on 1 February 2023). For employees of small business employers (less than 15 employees on 1 February 2023), the leave will be available from 1 August 2023. Download our new [fact sheet]( and updated [employer guide]( to learn more about your obligations. Our [difficult conversations in the workplace online courses]( now include links to family and domestic violence support services, and help for managers and employees needing to discuss these sensitive issues in the workplace. If you’re a small business, our [Employer Advisory Service]( has a dedicated team of small business advisers available to provide free tailored written advice to help you understand and implement the changes. You can now [access the service]( by online form, phone or through My Account.   Employing for the contract cleaning industry? No matter how big or small a team you’re employing, our refreshed [Contract cleaning page]( can help you stay on top of [minimum workplace entitlements]( for your employees in the [contract cleaning industry](. The refreshed page includes useful examples of employment types in the contract cleaning industry and what employees need to be paid, minimum pay rates under the [Cleaning Award]( and tips for [resolving workplace issues](. We’ve also got information to help you understand the [different rights and obligations]( of independent contractors and employees.   Workplace flexibility With the school year back in full swing, employees may look to request [flexible working arrangements]( to help them balance work and family commitments.  [Eligible employees]( who’ve worked with an employer for at least 12 months have a workplace right to [make a request]( to change things like their hours, locations or patterns of work. Find out how to make flexibility work for your business with our free [Workplace flexibility online course](. Note: There are [changes to flexible working arrangements]( that take effect from 6 June 2023. In this issue [Secure Jobs, Better Pay changes]( [Important reminder: Paid family and domestic violence leave]( [Employing for the contract cleaning industry?]( [Workplace flexibility]( [Updated online learning courses]( [Covered by an agreement made before 2010?]( [Important info for building and construction](     Online webinars We’ve got range of free online webinars coming up: - [Secure Jobs, Better Pay: An overview]( - [Workplace essentials in Korean]( - [How to calculate Award wages](. Register now or check for other [upcoming webinars](.     Free employment services [Workforce Australia for Business]( provides free support to help you advertise job vacancies and recruit staff.     Updated online learning courses Our online courses have recently had a refresh! Refresh your workplace skills with [free tailored courses]( for managers and employers. You can also download a completion certificate at the end of each course. Covered by an agreement made before 2010? Check the Fair Work Commission’s [list of zombie agreements]( and prepare for the [sunsetting of zombie agreements]( on 7 December 2023. Important info for building and construction Certain functions and responsibilities that were being carried out by the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) have now [transferred]( to us.     [Copyright](  | [Disclaimer](  | [Privacy](  | [Unsubscribe](     [Twitter](    [LinkedIn](    [Facebook]( [www.fairwork.gov.au](