IR Reform Briefing: Everything you need to know
On 2 December, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill was passed by Parliament, heralding in some of the most significant changes to employment laws in more than 20 years. So what has changed?
The reforms are wide-ranging and include:
• A significant overhaul of the enterprise bargaining system (including the expansion of multi-employer bargaining, greater arbitration powers for the FWC, and changes to the BOOT and procedural requirements)
• Limitations on fixed-term contracts
• A ban on pay secrecy clauses
• A new process for dealing with flexible work disputes
• Expanded sexual harassment and anti-discrimination protections.
In this important session, Kyle Scott (Director, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors) will take us through the key aspects of the legal changes, the likely impact on business, and what you should be doing to ensure your business is prepared.
SPEAKER
Kyle is a Director at Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) and heads up the Workplace and Employment team in Newcastle.
Kyle brings 15 years’ experience as a specialist employment and industrial relations lawyer, and partners with clients to manage complex workplace issues. Kyle is known for his strong technical skills, strategic approach and ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice, allowing businesses to make informed decisions and mitigate risk.
Kyle is the only lawyer in the Hunter region to hold Specialist Accreditation from the NSW Law Society in Employment & Industrial Law, making him one of the region’s leading practitioners in this space. He has also been listed as a recommended lawyer for Labour and Employment Law in a variety of legal publications, including the Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Doyles Guide.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT 7.45AM FOR 8AM START.
