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January 25, 2023

What to do when the union comes knocking…

Do you understand your role and obligations when the union knocks at your door? This article guides employers from an Industrial Law perspective to ensure a successful right of entry process.

January 24, 2023

Immigration Update January 2023

It is no surprise that 90% of businesses expect to be affected by the staffing shortages in 2023. We continue to hear from clients across a broad range of industry sectors that they are struggling to fill their vacancies. The Australian Government is focusing on improving the temporary and permanent skilled migration programs in support of industry and reduce the impacts COVID-19 had on skilled migration programs. Here are some immigration updates from the last few months.

January 18, 2023

No Annual Leave for You!

In a recent matter before the Fair Work Commission, the question of whether an employer can reject a request from an employee to take Annual Leave has been addressed. Ultimately, an employer can say ‘No Annual Leave for You’, but there should definitely be some genuine business and operational reasons behind this.

January 17, 2023

Exciting Mapien team update!

We're excited to announce our latest Mapien promotion and provide an update about our national team! Congratulations to Mapien team members Prathnaa Haripersad and Ian Haslam!

January 12, 2023

Respect@Work | Four steps to prioritise in 2023

The Respect at Work Bill 2022 passed both Houses of Parliament in November. The legislation enacts several of the recommendations from 2020 Respect@Work Report. This article outlines the most significant amendments to the legislation & recommends four steps employers should prioritise in 2023.

December 14, 2022

Fair Work Act changes now in force

The amended Fair Work Act is now in operation, and whilst some changes will be phased in, there are a number of key changes that employers need to be immediately aware of.

December 7, 2022

Best wishes for the holiday season from the team at Mapien

As 2022 draws to a close, the team at Mapien would like to thank you for your support and wish you and your families a happy & prosperous year ahead. Enjoy this year's highlights and key trends.

December 5, 2022

Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill passes Parliament

The Commonwealth Government has brought forward the passage of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill after earlier obtaining cross-bench support. The amendments to the Fair Work Act will occur progressively and we will provide updates on what the key amendments will mean for your business in practical terms in the near future. Find out the key amendments that will occur after Royal Assent here:

December 1, 2022

Should employers have to pay for RAT testing before shifts?

What do employers need to consider if asking their employees to conduct RAT tests prior to starting their shift? The recent decision by Commissioner Simpson on (16 November 2022) may have significant implications for employers in the future when considering what constitutes an employee’s payable work time.

November 28, 2022

ALERT: Respect@Work Bill passes Parliament and Labor secures Senate support for IR Reform Bill

Many clients are contacting us to ask if they should be doing anything. Mapien recommends that you continue to monitor the developments, and we will provide regular updates in the coming weeks. All employers should be reviewing the legislation to identify how it will impact their business – and how they can prepare for and manage the changes.

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