The Labour Hire Authority has refused 32 more labour hire licence applications following enquiries in connection with compliance with modern awards and wages, superannuation, registration for WorkCover and more.
The LHA has also issued 72 additional notices of intention to refuse to applicants as a final effort for them to demonstrate their compliance with relevant laws.
Providers must report on their labour hire activities every 12 months or face hefty penalties, or licence conditions, suspensions or cancelations.
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The Victorian Government has announced Victoria’s new roadmap to deliver the National Plan developed based on expert modelling from the Burnet Institute. It is set against COVID-19 thresholds including hospitalisation rates, and the vaccination targets already set out in the National Plan to transition Australia’s National COVID-19 Response.
For more information see Victoria's roadmap
Coronavirus.vic.gov.au has a range of useful resources to help businesses find information and plan, including financial and other support for COVID-19, business grants, COVIDSafe Plans, information on testing site and more.
For free and helpful resources visit Coronavirus.vic.gov.au
All Victorians are urged to change their attitudes as front-line workers face ugly aggression from members of the public. Unacceptable behaviour can have a negative impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of workers. It’s never ok.
Learn more about the campaign from WorkSafe Victoria
The Australian Government has amended the Fair Work Act 2009 changing obligations and workplace entitlements for casual employees. By 27 September, employers needed to assess whether any existing casual employees are eligible to be offered to convert to permanent employment.
For more information see Changes to casual employment