There’s probably not a business in Australia that hasn’t been impacted by the coronavirus in some way. To assist employers and employees during this confusing time, the...
Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
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Workplace Legal Advice Program
Some employers are eligible for free independent legal advice for workplace issues arising from the coronavirus outbreak. The Workplace Legal Advice Program provides eligible...
Temporary changes to the Fair Work Act
To support the implementation and operation of the JobKeeper scheme in Australian workplaces, temporary JobKeeper provisions have been added to the Fair Work Act (Fair Work Act...
Don’t miss the deadline to claim a deduction for super contributions
You may not be aware but super payments are only considered to be paid for the purpose of claiming a tax deduction once they have been received by the super fund, not on the date...
JobKeeper Scheme: Extension of time to enrol
The Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020. If you enrol by 31 May 2020, you will...
COVID-19: Apprentice Wage Subsidy
If your business employs or hosts apprentices, you may be eligible to receive a 50% reimbursement of apprentice wages from 1 Jan 2020 to 30 September 2020 (up to a total of...
Extension of Enrolment for JobKeeper to 31 May
Please note the Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020. If you enrol by...
JobKeeper Payment Scheme (VIDEO)
Sean Wilson, the CEO of Workforce Guardian, explains the JobKeeper Payment Scheme and answers a few commonly asked questions. Click below to watch now:...
JobKeeper Payment for Sole Traders
Sole traders may be eligible to receive the JobKeeper Payment if their turnover has reduced. Following registration by the eligible business, the Government will provide $1,500...
$10,000 Grants to Provide Fast Relief for NSW Small Businesses Battling COVID-19
The NSW Government announced today that thousands of small businesses across the state will receive grants of up to $10,000 under a new assistance scheme that is designed to...
Hospitality Award Flexibility During Outbreak of Coronavirus
The Fair Work Commission has determined that it will vary the Hospitality Award to improve flexibility of the award during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The determination...
Restaurant Award Flexibility During Outbreak of Coronavirus
The Fair Work Commission has determined that it will vary the Restaurant Award to improve award flexibilty during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The determination inserts a...