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“You’re Dead to Me!” – The Termination of Zombie Agreements & What You Need to Know

In December 2022, The Federal Parliament instigated a wave in Australia’s industrial relations reforms when they passed the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment Act 2022. A key aspect of the reforms includes the termination of the ‘zombie’ agreements, demanding action from affected employers before 6 June 2023.

Announcement: Mapien Sydney’s new direction!

At Mapien we're committed to helping you find the solutions you need to ensure your people have a positive impact on your workplace. Our focus is always on our clients, and with that in mind, we wanted to share some changes to our team for 2023 and wish Mapien Associate Director John McKenzie a wonderful sabbatical!

Employers’ assumptions that employees can be required to work on a public holiday overturned

A recent Full Federal Court decision effectively overturns employers’ assumptions about their rights to require an employee to work on a public holiday. Employers can no longer solely rely on their contracts, agreements, the modern award or published rosters to require employees to work a public holiday, they will now be required to request employees work the public holiday, and ensure that their request is reasonable.

Show Me the Money

Recent charges against The Macedon Lounge for alleged wage theft are causing a buzz in the employment consultancy industry. The first criminal prosecution of its kind in Australia, begs employers across the country to pay attention and has raised important questions about employment law in Australia.

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New Bargaining Request for Single Enterprise Agreements

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) amended the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to introduce a range of changes to enterprise bargaining laws. One of the key changes, which commenced in December 2022, is the ability of a bargaining representative to make a written bargaining request for a proposed single enterprise agreement.

International Women’s Day

The 2023 International Women's Day theme was #EmbraceEquity. This year, we celebrated some of the women and men in leadership from across our Mapien network, who embrace equity and inclusion, and who are strong advocates for women and closing the gender gap.

February 21, 2023

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Trauma Informed Approach to Workplace Investigations

The use of a trauma-informed approach to workplace investigations is necessary when interviewing people that have experienced trauma. Trauma may be experienced from a range of distressing events. When conducting interviews, the Investigator must be mindful of the effects that trauma has on a person’s memory and their ability to participate in the interview process.

February 3, 2023

What you need to know about the new paid family and domestic violence leave entitlement

On 1 February 2023, most employees became entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave each year under the National Employment Standards (NES). For employees engaged by a small business employer, this entitlement will come into effect on 1 August 2023.

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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