Mental Health Issues: Psychological Hazards in your Employment
What constitutes psychological hazard in the workplace? Mental health issues at work, often resulting from psychological hazards like high job demands and poor support, can significantly impact employee performance and productivity, with employers obligated to address and assess these risks under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). More common than Physical injuries Mental […]
Unfair Dismissal Application for Casual Workers
When is a dismissal considered unfair? Casual workers in Australia can claim unfair dismissal if terminated harshly or unreasonably. They must, however, must meet minimum employment periods and may face additional protections or limitations under the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. Minimum requirement Casual workers facing dismissal due to the pandemic may apply for unfair […]
Unfair Dismissal Claim for Casual Workers
As a casual worker, can you claim unfair dismissal? In Australia, part-time and full-time employees are equally entitled to claim unfair dismissal for unreasonable and unjust termination of work. There are nuances, however, between casual and full-time employment if one is to make a claim of unfair dismissal. Regular or Systematic Patter of work? Eligibility […]
Impact of AU Border Closures on Employment
In what ways do border restrictions affect employees and contractors? Border closures in Australia due to the pandemic have led to varied impacts on employment, including restricted entry for non-essential workers, altered leave entitlements, and penalties for violations. Extended border restrictions Australia’s ongoing border closures, is extended until early 2021, with each state implementing its […]
Discrimination and Unfair Treatment at Work
What to do when you encounter unfair treatment in your workplace In Australia, anti-discrimination laws ensure that employees, contractors, and volunteers are protected from unfair treatment in the workplace. These protections are governed by federal laws such as the Age Discrimination Act and the Sex Discrimination Act, and are supplemented by state and territory-specific regulations. […]
Tax Obligation on Foreign Super Fund
What are your tax consequences and tax-free circumstances? When receiving a lump sum from a foreign super fund, Australian tax obligations require a 15% concessional tax rate unless the payment meets specific tax-free conditions, such as being received within six months of becoming a resident or terminating foreign employment Australian superannuation fund criteria Foreign super […]
JobKeeper Scheme Extended
What does the reinforced eligibility requirement entail? To support businesses amidst the ongoing economic challenges, the Australian government has extended the JobKeeper scheme until 28 March 2021, with updated eligibility criteria and payment rates based on hours worked and GST turnover. Suffice evidences GST turnover has fallen Eligibility now requires businesses to demonstrate a GST […]
Pandemic Paid Leave for Aged Care Workers
Getting paid while in isolation. The Fair Work Commission has granted paid pandemic leave to aged care workers under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010, Aged Care Award 2010, and Nurses Award 2010, effective from 29 July to 29 October 2020. Eligibility Clause This leave applies to full-time, part-time, and regular casual employees […]
Determining your Foreign Tax Situation
Australian citizen or foreign resident? To determine your foreign tax situation, identify if you are an Australian resident or a foreign resident using the residency tests, as this affects your tax obligations and declaration requirements. Category Matters To determine your tax obligations, first establish whether you are an Australian resident or a foreign resident, as […]
Minimum Wage Increase in Australia
The national minimum wage increased to $19.84 per hour Australia’s minimum wage increased to $19.84 per hour as of July 1, 2020, benefiting over 2.2 million workers, with a staggered implementation across different industry groups due to the impact of COVID-19 1.75% increase The 1.75% wage increase translates to a weekly income of $753.80 for […]