…shovel-ready projects whilst also progressing design and planning for major projects will boost the confidence of the local industry and provide the necessary pipeline of future work to ensure local companies can continue to employ local people.” “Over the longer-term,…
…Closing Loopholes No.2 Act introduced an “opt-out” option for contractors who earn above the high contractor threshold to elect not to be covered by the new “employee” definition that will come into effect on 26 August 2024. That is, a…
…business to stay in business and keep their employees in jobs Targeted support for the most severely affected sectors, regions and communities; Household stimulus payments that will benefit the wider economy
We strongly back the moves to back businesses,
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…then need to complete a Notification of incident form and email it to them at worksafe@worksafe.act.gov.au.
WorkSafe ACT must be notified immediately after you become aware of the incident. If the notifiable incident is a result of more than…
MBA ACT can assist its members with their enterprise agreement approval process. This is a complimentary service provided to members.
In addition to assisting you with the process, we can also represent you as an employer representative in
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The short answer is yes provided that the employer complies with the relevant legal requirements and, if any, the relevant workplace procedures. The management of one’s performance is often not a quick, simple or easy process. Where there is
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On 2 June 2023 the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and Award Minimum Rates by 5.75%.
This increase will come into effect from the first full pay period after 1
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Work Health and Safety Ministers have agreed to an immediate reduction to the workplace exposure standard (WES) for welding fumes. The change to the WES will become mandatory once implemented in the WHS/OHS laws in the Commonwealth, states and
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The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (ACT), section 50 requires a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to carry out air monitoring at the workplace to monitor airborne contaminant levels. Commonly known airborne contaminants in the construction
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Members are reminded of their obligations to manage the risks to health and safety in the workplace, including managing psychosocial risks. The ACT Code of Practice in Managing Psychosocial Hazards commenced on 27 November 2023.
MBA has been
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…notice must be made as a mandatory prerequisite to lawful termination. Consequently, the employer’s payment to Ms Shun after the date of termination amounted to a contravention.
It is common for employers elect to make payment in lieu of…
…requires –
A permit holder must not exercise a State or Territory OHS right unless he or she complies with any reasonable request by the occupier of the premises to comply with an occupational health and safety requirement that…
…the other party and keep a note of the date the payment claim has been sent to the other party. Your claim might also include attachments such as completion certificates, photos/videos, delivery documents, or other documents applicable to the contract.
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…via this link – https://forms.office.com/r/rK85dNqHmm.
For more information on the ETWE process please visit the Secure Local Jobs Code website. Or, for more information on the changes and the action ACT Government is taking to abate modern slavery see…
…STO.
English language skills need to be sufficient to understand and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
Numeracy skills are needed to interpret calculations and formulas.
CONTENT Workplace Health and Safety Personal equipment and chainsaw kit Chainsaw…
…with links for more information.
Commencing 26 August 2024
Right to disconnect (small business changes come in effect August 2025) Independent contractor changes including new definition of employment, unfair contract terms and conditions; and minimum standards for employee like…
…to provide him with any relevant training. The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission found that the worker was provided with plenty of relevant training about how to operate the tractor, including about the importance of using shadow vehicles and traffic control….
…course team for dates Duration: 2 hours CPD – You will receive 2 CPD Points on completion of the workshop
COST
Member: $65 (after rebate) $120 (without rebate)
Non-Member: $85 (after rebate) $140 (without rebate)
For membership…
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Further information about right of entry can be found here:
WorkSafe ACT Australian Building and Construction Commission
If you have specific queries or would like to speak to the IR & Legal Team about arranging some on-site Eight
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MBA Group Training has worked closely with SIMPEL to customise and implement a comprehensive site and workplace WHS risk management solution for MBA hosted apprentices. SIMPEL will streamline site safety visits, compliance checks and manage site access controls using
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…top priority. Click here to view our joint residential safety campaign video.
I would like to start by firstly acknowledging and congratulating our MBA Members and Partners who participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout last night. We are so…
…changed: Contribution caps are set to increase for the first time since 2017. More information about what this means can be found here. Single Touch Payroll (STP) kicks in: Employers with more than 20 employees have been using STP since…