Jan 18Issue 1 2022 - Key Industrial Relations risks continueEmployers cannot afford to relax their vigilance and strategic planning despite the start of a new year and the continuing distractions...
Nov 4, 2021Issue 26 2021 - Stapled super reminder - changes now in effectAs described in EMA Note Issue 16 of 2021, from 1 November 2021, the new stapled superannuation funds took effect. Employers must now...
Aug 15, 2021Issue 21 2021 - Annual CPI hits 3.8% - What now?The Australian Bureau of Statistics valued the annual Consumer Price Index risk for the year ending 30 June at 3.8%.1 What should...
Jul 20, 2021Issue 16 2021 - Stapled Super - Employment contracts and enterprise agreements must changeFrom 1 November 2021, if employees do not choose a super fund when they commence, most employers will have to check with the ATO to see...
Jun 30, 2021Issue 14 2021 - Award rates and flexibility conditions are changing this weekThe end of June rush is on us again with numerous changes to award conditions, rates and allowances. These have implications even for...
Dec 10, 2020Issue 43 2020 - New Industrial Relations Reform Bill Introduced to ParliamentOn 9 December, the federal government introduced a bill to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FW Act”) and related legislation to...
Aug 31, 2020Issue 32 2020 - Superannuation funds in enterprise agreements – changes to the rulesUnder changes made to the superannuation legislation, it will no longer be compliant for an enterprise agreement to nominate a specific...