In this month’s update read about Easter weekend, minimum wage increase, (and part time salaried staff), and compensation statistics. Read more here
In this month’s update read about compensation awards, parental leave and the governments focus on getting people into work. Read the detail here
All employers are now able to use 90-day trial periods to help them check out new employees. Previously it was only available for employers with up to 19 employees.
The employment agreement templates in the Members’ section of the RVA website have been updated accordingly. There are a few things to remember –
• 90-day trial periods can only be used for new staff. Previous employees are not covered.
• The 90-day trial period must be included in an employment agreement, which must be signed before the employee starts work.
• 90-day trial period clauses have very specific wording.
• The work visas issued to certain immigrants have specific requirements, which may restrict the use of 90-day trial provisions in their employment agreements.
Please call the helpline if you would like to start using 90-day trials but have concerns.
Fair Pay Agreements
As alluded to in last month’s newsletter, the Fair Pay Agreements Act has been repealed.
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This month get an update re the modern slavery reporting bill and Fair pay agreements. Read more here
In this months update read about Facebook posts and employer interest and the modern slavery reporting bill. Read more here
In this month’s update read about the Crimes (Theft by Employer) amendment bill, a constructive dismissal court case, and two men jailed for covering up poor health and safety practices. Read the detail here.
This month – Government acts to reduce financial stress for small business, and protection against migrant exploitation. Read more here.
Plus read about the modern slavery bill here
Artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann’s firm Studio Other Spaces has enclosed a courtyard at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in New York with an intricate glass canopy. Drawing inspiration from the area’s sometimes intense weather patterns, the architectural art installation is defined by a stunning vortex-like funnel. Read more here
Worldwide, glass manufacturing produces at least 86 million tons of carbon dioxide every year. A new type of glass promises to cut this carbon footprint in half. – read more here