Employment Law Changes – don’t get left behind

Click on the titles of each paragraph to read the law on the Fair Work website-

Parental Leave
There has been significant movement in parental leave laws this year. The changes grant employees greater access to parental leave and greater flexibility. They also place a greater level of obligation on employers.  From the greater time period that applies for the Government’s personal parental leave scheme to the new flexible form of parental leave – the above link explains everything you need to know so you can rest assured you are meeting your obligations.

Flexible Work Arrangements
This section explains who is legally entitled to request flexible work arrangements, types of flexible work arrangements and how Employers now have greater obligations when it comes to considering and responding to requests for flexible work arrangements.

Family and Domestic Violence
This section explains the entitlements of employees who are affected by family and domestic violence, and laws with which you must comply if you have information of family and domestic violence. Your employees now have greater entitlements to family and domestic violence leave, and greater penalties now apply for breaching your obligations.