Compliance Update – Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
Hello and welcome to Episode 151 of the People Powered Business Podcast.
Today is a compliance update on one of the Industrial Relations reforms which have recently been announced.
Back in Episode 140 we introduced the raft of changes coming as part of this reform, with a key focus on job security, protecting employees rights, removing the gender pay gap and continued wage increases. You can listen to that episode here:
https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/blog/IR-Reform-Update
Today we looked at one of the changes that is taking effect immediately, as of 1 February 2023, the introduction of Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave into the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards.
For all business employing 15 or more employees, including regular casuals, this change is happening right now. For the rest of you the 1 August 2023 is when this commences for you.
It sees 10 days of Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave become available to all staff, including full time, part time and casual staff who are experiencing family and domestic violence, or they need to do something to deal with the impact of that violence which can’t reasonably done outside of work hours.
For us as employers this means we have an obligation to understand our requirements, and ensure we’re compliant. If you’d like support with that you can book a consultation with me directly right here:
https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/contact
An Invitation:
If you’d like to connect with other business owners and leaders, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.