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.

Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave – starts 1 February 2023

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.

Sadly, many people across Australia and the world, suffer domestic and family violence. This is a very real problem and as an employer it is important to be aware of how to support your employees should they need it.