E-Alert
19
Oct
2020
Increase in minimum wage
Minimum wages in construction industry modern awards will increase by 1.75 per cent from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 November 2020.These awards include:E-Alert
E-Alert
1
Jul
2020
Changes to the Building and Construction General On-site Award
This E-Alert addresses important changes to the Building and Construction General On-site Award that take effect from 1 July 2020. Both employers and employees should note the changes. Employers should ensure they are implemented from the first full pay period after 1 July 2020.E-Alert
20
Apr
2020
Notice period for enterprise agreement changes reduced to one day
The Australian Government has announced changes to the Fair Work Regulations that temporarily changes the access period for enterprise agreement variations. The changes reduce the period for proposed variations toE-Alert
18
Feb
2020
Australian Government releases Building Code discussion paper
The industrial relations consultation process is currently paused due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. The process will recommence in due course.E-Alert
5
Dec
2019
Upcoming security of payment audits
The ABCC will soon be conducting a security of payment audit campaign for employers covered by the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (Code).E-Alert
24
Oct
2019
Federal Court confirms: Union officials must comply with federal right of entry laws when entering sites under State OHS laws
A landmark Federal Court decision on right of entry has reconfirmed that union officials entering work sites under State or Territory OHS laws must hold a valid Federal right of entry permit and must show that permit when asked to do so.E-Alert
21
Oct
2019
Adelaide rally – what are your rights and obligations?
If you work in the South Australian construction industry, you should make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities ahead of the planned rally in the Adelaide CBD on Wednesday, 23 October 2019. Employees who are rostered to work and want to attend the rally should get permission to take time off work from their employer.E-Alert
28
Jun
2019
Minimum wage increase – make sure you are paying the right rate
New minimum wage increases apply from the first full pay period after 1 July 2019. Who do the new rates apply to? Employees who get their pay rates from:E-Alert
10
Apr
2019