A timely reminder to update your workplace policies. Attention Employers: Fair Work Act amendments – update your policies and WHS risk management frameworks

As you may be aware, the recent Fair Work Act amendments require employers to address and manage risks in several areas affecting their employees.

Do you understand the changes as a result of the amendment to the Fair Work legislation passed on 6 December 2022? What are the changes, how will they affect your organisation, and when exactly will they come into effect?

Employers need to be mindful of any Enterprise Agreement provisions regarding family and domestic violence leave which may conflict with the new NES entitlement, and ensure they provide their employees with 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave as needed.