Many small and medium-sized businesses assume Enterprise Agreements are only relevant to large corporations with hundreds of employees. In reality, an Enterprise Agreement can be a powerful tool for businesses seeking greater operational control, wage certainty and a more productive workplace. As businesses grow, workforce management often becomes more complex. Award provisions can sometimes be difficult to navigate and…
The “Same job, Same pay” legislation aims to ensure that labour hire employees receive remuneration on par with those covered by their host employer’s enterprise agreement. Effective from December 15, 2023, employees, unions, and/or host employers have the option to seek regulated labour hire arrangement orders from the Fair Work Commission. If approved, these…