ELITE RENOVATIONS ACT
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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…
…housing,” Mr Hopkins explained.
Mr Hopkins said, “Canberra, like many cities across Australia, is currently in a fierce competition to attract skilled workers to meet the needs of local employers. Lack of suitable and affordable housing is cited as…
The Annual Modern Award Wage Review is currently underway and will come into effect from 1 July 2022. In the lead up to the decision, now is a great time to start thinking about reviewing your employees’ entitlements under
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…ACT and Commonwealth Governments. The integrity and stability of the building and construction industry depends on all participants paying on time.
If you have concerns about payment times, please reach out to our Workplace Relations and Legal Team on…
The tax-year end of 2022-2023 is upon us and we have been notified of some changes to the Work From Home (WFH) tax deduction. Since the pandemic many companies have made use of WFH arrangements for all levels of
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…the company pleaded guilty to charges laid against it for the serious injury of Mr Matthew Thompson. In March 2021 Mr Thompson was working as a delivery driver and was unloading from the rear of his van in Griffith when…
…would have been if no IFA had been agreed to. This involves calculating the employee’s financial and (sometimes non-financial) entitlements under the IFA and comparing them to the applicable award/EBA to assess whether the employee is better off than they…
Master Builders ACT opens our doors to the public for our Carpentry Careers Evening to learn about the many benefits of a carpentry apprenticeship trained by MBA ACT. Come along and hear from prospective employers of carpentry apprentices, graduates,
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…employee may be required to take leave without pay for that portion of the shutdown period. Members are encouraged to review the applicable Award or Enterprise Agreement to ensure that they comply with any applicable notification requirements.
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…changes in the operational requirements of the employer’s enterprise, and the employer has complied with any obligation imposed by an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement to consult about the redundancy.
It is not a genuine redundancy if the
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…environmental risks associated with important development work in our community.
Please note that new Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESC Plans) presented to the EPA for endorsement will need to reference, and conform with these new Guidelines.
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…who produce spatial data or engage others to do so will need to migrate their workflow and the data they produce to GDA2020.
The ACT Surveyor General Greg Ledwidge will provide additional information for members over the coming months.
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…dispute resolutions that the parties may (or must) follow before commencing legal proceedings.
In the MBA Home Building Contract, the parties must attempt to resolve the dispute in accordance with the procedure of dispute resolution (clause 29) under the…
…to contact ACT Leave to discuss available options before the due date to avoid incurring penalties. Do you know you can book a training session relating to portable long service leave? Contact the ACT Long Service Leave Authority at compliance@actleave.act.gov.au.
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…the ABCC as a regulator. In practice, the move all but neuters the ABCC and its ability to enforce compliance with the Code. This means that while ABCC and underpinning BCIIP Act remain for the time being, it will have…
…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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…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…
The ACCC is urging all small businesses to protect their information when using digital and online tools. False billing and phishing scams are the most commonly reported scams.
Five simple steps to avoid scams Inform and educate your staff…
…designed knowing when the 2022 amendments will commence.
Whilst there was no update or confirmation of any transitional periods at the time of writing, MBA ACT wishes to inform members of the following:
MBA ACT is currently working on…
The NSW Government has announced that from 15 October 2021, restrictions for people entering NSW from the ACT have been eased.
Under these changes, people entering NSW from the ACT will no longer need to complete a declaration
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…to attract women to the industry, and train and support them throughout their career.
You can read the Discussion Paper here.
We also encourage our members to complete the survey on the ACT Government Your Say website here.
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WorkSafe ACT has raised increasing concern for vulnerable workers in the construction industry, citing a rise in workers’ compensation claims made by young and at-risk employees. Occupations such as labourers, carpenters, joiners, and electricians are among those most frequently
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…2.35% of gross ordinary wages of those employees (excluding apprentices). Employers are also required to submit quarterly returns reporting: eligible workers, the number of days worked, the gross ordinary wages in relation to those days worked and any commencement/termination dates…
The Fair Work Commission has published its decision to increase the minimum wages in modern awards by 5.75% effective from 1 July 2023.
MBA ACT are currently preparing wage summary sheets for the following awards:
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…Contributions (SCGs), GST and Pay-as-you-Go Withholding (PAYGW).
There have been a high number of ATO issued Director Penalty Notices (DPN) since August 2022. A DPN is an instrument whereby a director of a company can be held personally liable…
…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…
…other) when investigating a suspected WHS breach. The entry permit holder is required to notify you of its intention to record. It is important that you are aware of your rights and obligations when it comes to right of entry.
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The new unfair contract terms laws come into effect on 9 November 2023.
The new laws –
Introduce civil penalties for organisations that include or who rely upon unfair contract terms in their standard form contracts with consumers…
…annual earning exceeds the high income threshold, the employer should include the employee’s wages and any agreed value of non-monetary benefits. Superannuation contributions and payments can’t be calculated in advance (e.g. commissions, bonuses, reimbursements) should not be included.
Superannuation…
…comparing to the applicable award/EBA to assess whether the employee is better off than they would be if there was no IFA.
If you are using IFAs and considering implementing IFAs at your workplace, make sure that you understand…
This program is delivered and assessed by Southern Training Organisation RTO 91378. This course is designed to provide participants with the ability to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) safely and equip them.
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