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…Year period and where the purpose is to give employees all of their accumulated annual leave.
To view a sample notice, click here.
Where an employee does not have sufficient leave accrued for the entire shutdown…
…Year period and where the purpose is to give employees all of their accumulated annual leave.
To view a sample notice, click here.
Where an employee does not have sufficient leave accrued for the entire shutdown…
…Year period and where the purpose is to give employees all of their accumulated annual leave.
To view a sample notice, click here.
Where an employee does not have sufficient leave accrued for the entire shutdown period, the…
…tradespeople, to the building industry through our own construction careers evenings. We are holding an initial session for interested carpentry apprentices and employers on 21 July (link here) and will be running further sessions later this year for other trades.
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Master Builders ACT continues to hear reports of supply issues with many building materials and trades. This is having an impact on the progress of building works as well as causing an increase in the cost of some materials
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Building material and trade supply issues are an ongoing issue for builders into 2022 with supply shortages having significant impact on:
timing and progress of building works; and increase in the cost of some materials and trades.
Members
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…to trade or material shortages or delays, please contact the Member Services Team on (02) 6175 5900.
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…can download it from the ACT Legislation Register.
The updated Notice must be given to new owners or lessees as part of tenancy agreements and contracts for sale for residential premises. It also needs to be provided during relevant…
…employer can make contact the written consent must be gained from the employee beforehand.
In an effort to facilitate a smooth transition back to work for the employee and the business operations, implementing a return to work procedure may…
…15 employees.
If you are a small business employer, the rules are less onerous for ending employment. Small business employers are exempt from unfair dismissal claim:
If the employee being dismissed has worked for the employer for less than…
…or enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) and the award and EBA requires the employer to consult about redundancy. If the employer is required to consult and fails to do so, then it may not be a case of genuine redundancy.
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…months – both for investors and owner occupiers. In the 3 months to December 2021, the average size of loans for alterations, additions and repairs for owner occupiers was $168,750.
During the last three months of 2021, the number…
…Selecting Mobile Plant and Scaffolding to be part of all on site audits where those risks are present; and More closely tracking incidents reports and corrective action reports involving Mobile Plant and Scaffolding to better understand the root causes of…
…enter into a contract with a commencement date too far into the future; and f) allow for extra time in the construction period for material and trade delays.
3. Check your contract for the appropriate clause that deals with…
…Hence, the practice is prohibited in the ACT. You can find guidance on high-low lifts here.
If you have any questions about your WHS obligations, please reach out to our Workplace Relations and Legal Team on 02 6175 5900.
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…building and construction industry and supporting the ACT’s economy recovery.
The table below provides a summary of the latest results for Australia and the ACT.
Value of engineering construction work done – June 2021 quarter ($ millions) (chain volume…
…to their return to the ACT and quarantine for 14 days.
You can read more here.
Master Builders ACT will continue to request that the ACT Government make travel rules between the ACT and regional NSW the same.
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…which, for the first time, outlines publicly how the government plans to overhaul the building and construction industry in NSW under Six Reform Pillars.
A copy of the Minister’s media release can be read here.
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…entitlements including leave, public holidays, hours of work, breaks and rosters, allowances, penalty rates and other payments The role of unions Right of entry and union membership Industrial action Protections at work including protection from discrimination Ending employment Independent contractors…
…6207 3000 (after hours 0419 120 028); Submit in writing by way of completing WorkSafe ACT’s Notification of Incident Form. Preserve the site where the incident occurred unless certain criteria for disturbance of the site are met.
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…force) and to comply with all COVID social distancing and related rules. MBA encourages you to also keep an eye on the relevant health websites (ACT / NSW) to determine where active COVID-19 cases are and to avoid these areas,…
…Claim: under the SOPA, the right to claim payment flows from the service of a valid Payment Claim. Builders and contractors should ensure they comply with the formal requirements when issuing a Payment Claim (such as the requirement to include…
This month we are celebrating women in the construction industry, with March being Women’s History Month and 8 March being International Women’s Day.
To commemorate International Women’s Day, we will be hosting a luncheon on 16 March 2021,
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This week MBA ACT had Anthony and Joshua from Dulux Paint come and join the JobTrainer Women in Trades Class to discuss painting techniques. They generously supplied the paint, equipment and their expertise to the program participants.
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…in writing by way of completing WorkSafe ACT’s Notification of Incident Form. Preserve the site where the incident occurred unless certain criteria for disturbance of the site are met.
What does preserving the site mean?
The PCBU or
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…he was struck by a forklift and pinned to the back step of the van.
The fine issued by the Court set a precedent for fines in the ACT and should serve as a warning to all employers across…
…cost liquidation. Complementary measures to ensure the insolvency sector can respond effectively both in the short and long term to increased demand and to meet the needs of small business.
Click here to view the Treasury summary.
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…and labelling requirements for workplace hazardous chemicals, and the duties of manufacturers, importers, suppliers and end users.
There are also special arrangements in place allowing importers and manufacturers to classify and label chemicals under GHS 7 from 1…
This week MBA ACT met with ACT Government to discuss members’ concerns about the implementation NCC 2022 Amendments. We understand the concerns and emphasised to Government that certainty on the transition arrangements is required to allow projects to be
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…review the statistics from Operation Safe Prospect to date, click here.
MBA ACT continues to remind ALL members that compliance with the Work, Health and Safety legislation is mandatory, not optional. Whilst the issues noted during this campaign…
…with a disability, as well as close contacts.
The payments will be shared 50-50 between the Commonwealth and the states and territories
More information on the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment can be viewed here.
National cabinet will…
…are reminded to:
Where contracts are yet to be signed, factor these delays into your construction period and/or date for practical completion. Speak with your clients about the possible delays that may be experienced AND issue notices for extension of…
…of the Council.
At this time, the business of the ACT Heritage Council was suspended.
On 29 November 2022, the Minister for Heritage, released a summary of the findings of this review.
Read the Review of the…
…a new EBA or terminated by the Fair Work Commission. The provisions of your EBA are still enforceable after the nominal expiry date. Employers are not legally required to apply for a new EBA before or after the nominal expiry…
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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…notice. This payment must be equivalent to the employee’s full rate of pay for the time they would have worked during the notice period and it is no longer permissible to make this payment after the termination date.
Non-compliance…
…a clear indication of what is to come if urgent stimulus measures and a future pipeline of work for residential builders is not implemented quickly.â€Â
ENDS Further details of the modelling undertaken by EY can be found here.
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…19) under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). It includes:
Employ a WHS Officer that will competently manage the risks of the PCBU and duty of care to the employees; Provide and maintain safe plant; and Provide information…
…of unions Right of entry and union membership Industrial action Protections at work including protection from discrimination Ending employment Independent contractors
If you have a current matter that is being investigated by the ABCC, you will be advised when…
…obligations. Of course, for matters pertaining to serious misconduct, as defined by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), there may be no requirement for a warning where a summary dismissal is justified.
In general, the onus is, however, on…
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’) and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) (‘WHS Act’), an entry permit holder can attend your site to have discussions with your workers and/or to investigate suspected contraventions
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…guests and the broader community in mind.
New dates for our annual awards nights:
Apprentice Awards (August) CCF Earth Awards (Friday 30 October 2020) Master Builders and Asset Construction Hire Excellence Awards (Saturday 28 November 2020)
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…these changes will include the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2020 [MA000020] and the Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020 [MA000029]. Currently, these Awards allow for an annual close-down (shutdown) provided certain obligations are met but also allows for…
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’) and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) (‘WHS Act’), an entry permit holder can attend your site to have discussions with your workers and/or to investigate suspected contraventions
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…and visitors at your workplace.
Make sure the workers are aware of their responsibilities and are complying with the COVID-19 Safety Plan at the workplace.
Please check ACT COVID-19 for the current ACT COVID-19 restrictions. For more information…
…the bargaining process. This might be an option when dealing with other interested parties to the agreement, such as a union or other representative, and to ensure that you and all other parties to negotiations comply with legislative requirements. If…
…payments; Commissions; Allowances; Bonuses; and Paid leave.
Click here to view the ATO checklist as to what constitutes ordinary time earnings.
If you have an enterprise agreement, it is prudent to check whether the superannuation guarantee amount is
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…you need to comply with to get your jobs completed and that’s without throwing in your employment obligations.
The IR & Legal Team encourages you to undertake a quick review of your current HR practices and to think about…
…that,
‘Progress payment claims will be payable upon the completion of each stage of the Works and at the relevant values stated at Appendix B, Item B1, despite any minor omissions and/or minor Defects which do not prevent…
The amendments made by the Fair Work Commission to multiple Awards, including the Building and Construction On-Site Award and the Clerks –œ Private Sector Award 2010 in response to the escalating COVID-19 crisis have been extended to 29 March
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The Fair Work Commission has now handed down its decision regarding the National Training Wage under the Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010 [MA000029].
Master Builders Australia provided submissions to the Fair Work Commission as a part
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…most to our members.â€Â
“The scorecard will be distributed to our 1,200 members who are the businesses that contribute to the ACT’s economy through the homes, infrastructure, vital services and commercial projects that they build,†he said.
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…under the MBA Legal banner?
Building contract disputes, debt recovery, contract reviewing and drafting, SOPA, and Fair Work Commission.
4. What made you want to work for Master Builders ACT?
Great workplace culture.
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…part of the NES. This means employees and eligible unions can directly pursue employers for unpaid superannuation.
If you have any questions in relation to these changes, please contact our Workplace Relations and Legal team on (02) 6175 5900.
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…the bargaining process. This might be an option when dealing with other interested parties to the agreement, such as a union or other representative, and to ensure that you and all other parties to negotiations comply with legislative requirements. If…
…has now updated the wage summaries for the following Awards:
Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 Clerks Private Sector Award 2010 Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010 Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010
These updated rates of pay…
…the work the employee performed was physically demanding with the expectation of standing for 9.5hours per day and, given they were working with knives, the work was deemed high-risk of injury, posing a risk to the employees’ health and safety….
The ACT Government began rolling out its Work Health and Safety reforms for activities relating to silica dust on 1 July 2022. Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 section 418D (2) (b), trades with the potential to
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…The operation of the ACT planning system directly impacts approximately 20,000 people working in the local industry and helps deliver $4.5 billion worth of building and construction work completed each year. In turn, this helps generate approximately $1 billion in…
…to make an application for adjudication under the SOPA regime. It is crucial that you (the Applicant) comply with the timeframes set out in the legislation.
For further information about making a claim under the SOPA regime, click here.
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…how much they earn. However, employers are only required to make superannuation contributions for employees under 18 years old if they work more than 30 hours in a week.
For more information, please refer to the ATO website here.
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In line with the Fair Work Commission minimum wage ruling, the Master Builders Wage Circulars are now available. Please reach out to the Workplace Relations and Legal Team for your updated copy either via phone (02) 6175 5900 or
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…sets include:
Concrete set Electrical installation set Fire Detection and Communications Systems set NCC Primary References Set Timber in buildings set Waterproofing and tiling set
These sets, and other subscription options, can be purchased directly from Standards Australia here.
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…after 27 November 2021 and you are unlicensed, or you use an unlicensed labour hire company, you may face fines.
If you are unsure of your obligations and whether your situation constitutes labour hire, please contact our Member Services…
…time. This is known as ‘sunsetting’.
If you have a ‘zombie’ agreement and do not want it to be terminated. You can apply to the FW Commission to extend a zombie agreement in certain circumstances and before 6 December…
…by an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement to consult about the redundancy, and it would not have been reasonable in the circumstances to redeploy the affected employee within the company or an associated entity.
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…and Building Trades Award 2020 Clerks Private Sector Award 2020 Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Award 2020
The amendments do not change the employer’s ability to shut down operations over the Christmas and New Year Period or to direct employees
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…plant and equipment hire and consultants) to allow for a claim to be made in relation to monies owed under certain construction contracts.
This regime does not apply to a construction contract for residential building work where the works…
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…on Labor’s successful campaign.’
‘The MBA also congratulates Shane Rattenbury and the ACT Greens for their improved result in the 2020 election,’ he said.
Mr Hopkins said, ‘The MBA looks forward to working with the next Government on…
…from the property and construction industry, so a decline in unit and apartment approvals means less jobs for Canberra’s construction sector and less revenue for the ACT Government.â€Â
“Hundreds of dwellings are currently in the planning system awaiting a…