Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), 2022 Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) has legislated a series of significant changes which are coming into effect over the course of a year. Ensuring your business polices and procedures are updated to sit in line with these changes is essential, however so is understanding the short to long term impact they will create.

The amendment aims to provide employees with greater security in job contracts, transparent pay, more power in accessibility to employee benefits and increases the scope of protected attributes. It also gives Unions a more prominent seat at the table in bargaining, extends the powers of the Fair Work Commission and imbeds in law a requirement for workplaces to take a proactive approach in prevention of sexual harassment.

Use the below information to understand when each change comes into effect, what they will mean for your business and consequences you need to be aware of.