Accountability for sexual harassment in the workplace

The amendments introduce stronger provisions to prevent sexual harassment and a new dispute resolution framework. Employers may be vicariously liable for acts of their employees or agents unless they can prove they took all reasonable steps to prevent sexual...

Multi-employer enterprise bargaining

The reforms make it easier for unions/applicants to negotiate pay deals across similar workplaces with common interests creating two new pathways for multi-employer agreements, supported bargaining, and single-interest. The FWC will need to authorise the...

Fixed term contracts limited to 2 years

Employers are prohibited from entering into fixed-term employment contracts with employees for a period of longer than two years (in total across all contracts). The prohibition also prevents a fixed term contract being extended or renewed more than once for roles...

Avoiding the FBT Christmas Grinch!

Tax & Christmas For GST registered businesses (not tax exempt) that are not using the 50-50 split method for meal entertainment. Exempt from FBT? Tax deductible GST credits Christmas party on employer premises on a weekday Employees Yes No No Associates of...

Extension on Director ID deadline

All directors of a company, registered Australian body, registered foreign company or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation (ATSI) will need a director ID. This includes directors of a corporate trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF). A director ID is...