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Long service leave improvements for local government workers
New regulations for long service leave for local government employees are now in effect. The changes aim to enhance clarity and provide certainty of worker entitlements including enabling worker entitlements to be moved from one local government organisation to another so that a worker’s previous service continues to count towards their long service leave entitlements....
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New regulations on use of silica-containing products
Stronger regulations governing the use of silica-containing products take effect on 1 September 2024. The regulations recognise bricks, concreate and tiles, are products other than engineered stone that produce a fine crystalline silica dust and has the potential to cause harmful exposure to workers when inhaled. Employers will assess the work that is being done...
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Right to disconnect laws
The right to disconnect laws take into effect from 26 August 2024 for non-small business employers and their employees where practicable. A non-small business employer is an employer with 15 or more employees at a particular time. The new law gives eligible employees the right to refuse employer or third-party contact outside of working hours...
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Changes to legislation to affect businesses and employees from July
From 1 July 2024, businesses may be impacted by changes to the following legislation or policies: National minimum wage increase The national minimum wage will increase by 3.75% and will apply to employees full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024. Super guarantee rate increase Employers will have to increase the super guarantee...
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4-day work week in review
As reported in HR Leader, a hot topic in 2023 was a 4-day work week which many companies chose to trial. ESS Shipping introduced the 4-day week to eligible staff and followed the 100-80-100 model, effectively implementing a strategy in which workers receive 100 per cent of pay, for 80 per cent time at work...
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Five generations in the workplace: Managing perceptions and challenges
A recent People at Work study by ADP has revealed that there are for the first time, five different generations in the workforce driving innovation and success at the workplace. The different characteristics of each generation are forcing HR leaders to examine and understand the differences between the generations while making use of their commonalities to ensure organisations...
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HR practitioner explores emotional salary as key to retaining staff
According to Stephen Duncan, head of people at The Access Group, emotional salary is the area of business that keeps employees happy. Employees are increasingly seeking out organisations where they feel their work is making a difference and feel connected to the organisation. The generation of younger employees is driven by purpose and considers an...
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2024 Centre for Transformative Work Design Conference
The Centre for Transformative Work Design’s inaugural conference, ‘Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice‘ will be held between 12-14 February 2024 in Perth. The 3-day event aims to inspire discussions around creating healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces. The 3-day event, designed for Human Resource Professionals and senior managers, will cover topics...
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New appointment at the Department of Justice
The Minister for Corrective Services, Hon. Paul Papalia, announced the appointment of Brad Royce APM as the new Corrective Services Commissioner at the Western Australian Department of Justice. A major overhaul of the Department of Justice management structure is also underway, which will include the splitting of the Deputy Commissioner position for Women and Young...
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The 4-day workweek in real estate
In WA’s real estate sector, the global trend of the 4-day work week has been implemented by the Albany-based office of First National Bairstow Kerr. This real estate business offers its office-based administrative and property management staff to work reduced hours over the course of the week, claiming that it has not compromised productivity. This...
