FY24/25 Compliance Update
FY24/25 Compliance Update
Several workplace law updates have taken effect from 1st July, with more changes scheduled for the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. This includes the annual review and release of the Fair Work, Casual Employment, and Fixed Term Information Statements.
Although some of these specific changes do not impact the use of WorkPro, we have detailed them below to ensure you are aware and can take the necessary actions:
1st July 2024:
- Update to the Fair Work Statement.
- Minimum wage increase.
- Changes about notice requirements for entry to investigate underpayments.
- Criminal offence of industrial manslaughter added to the Work Health and Safety Act and increases to other penalties.
Late August 2024:
- New definitions of ‘employee’ and ‘employer’.
- New minimum standards and protections for ‘employee-like workers’ in the gig economy and contractors in the road transport industry (regulated workers).
- Additional rights for workplace delegates who are regulated workers.
- Changes to casual employment – currently we expect an update to the Casual Employment Information Statement.
- Eligible employees will be given a right to disconnect (doesn’t apply to small business employers yet).
We’ve summarised the changes and updates below that WorkPro will be taking to assist you to meet your obligations:
Fair Work Statement (FWS)
The latest Fair Work Statement (FWS) has now been released by the Ombudsman, and the Statement has been updated in the WorkPro portal. Most customers have the Fair Work Statement activated on their account. This means that every candidate that now logs in will view/accept the latest Statement. This includes new and existing candidates. Once the candidate has read and accepted the Statement as read, it will be permanently recorded in their profile.
Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)
You need to provide all casual employees a copy of the CEIS, along with the Fair Work Statement, when they commence or as soon as practicable after they have commenced work. WorkPro has embedded the CEIS document within an eLearning module, which helps you to administer this requirement. If you have an eLearning subscription, take advantage of this right now.
We expect the CEIS will be updated on 26th August (or an earlier date set by the Federal Government) along with other changes. WorkPro will continue to monitor the situation and make updates to our system to continue to support you in maintaining compliance.
Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS)
Like the FWS, all employers who engage an individual on an FTC needs to provide them with a copy of the FTCIS at the same time as the FWS.
WorkPro is not aware of any planned update to the FTCIS, however, we wanted to remind you that the Statement can be sent along with other eLearning modules from the WorkPro portal. This allows you to automate and streamline this obligation and capture evidence of the delivery and acknowledgement by the contractor of having received the Statement.
Industrial Manslaughter Laws
From 1st July, most jurisdictions will introduce new Criminal offence of industrial manslaughter and increases to other penalties. Holding Redlich has published a terrific article on the update to the Act.
EOFY Review of your Compliance
As we begin the new financial year, it's a great opportunity to remind you of WorkPro’s eLearning modules and services that you may want to access for your staff to help you easily maintain governance within your organisation.
We've hand-picked basic governance eLearning and background checks that we believe would help you to maintain good compliance practice in your organisation.
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Privacy
- Cyber Security
- Working from Home Safely + WFHS Checklist
- Safety in the Office
- Anti-Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment
Stay one step ahead of compliance changes with WorkPro. Contact us now to learn how we can assist you in maintaining seamless compliance and empowering your workforce.
