Labor’s third tranche of workplace laws since its election is set to pass the Senate on Thursday. Here’s what businesses need to know.
Labor’s third tranche of workplace laws since its election is set to pass the Senate on Thursday following eleventh-hour backroom deals with the Greens and the crossbench. Here’s what businesses need to know.from their boss after work hours, where reasonable, and their boss will not be able to punish them for it. Employers won’t face fines for reaching out after hours, whether to gauge roster availability or in emergencies.
Crossbench changes have tightened the coverage in a bid to exclude carers on the app Mable or well-paid workers who have strong bargaining power.Truckie owner-drivers and employees will be able to apply to the FWC for minimum wages and conditions. An industry panel will be consulted on any orders and the commission will have broad powers to enforce pay levels up the supply chain.
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