Key Employment Law Changes Workshop

Australia’s workplace laws have undergone major reform — and if you're running a small or medium business, it's crucial to know what’s changed and how it affects you.

This online session will walk you through two of the most significant legislative updates in recent years: the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act and the Closing Loopholes legislation. We’ll break down what these changes mean in practice and help you understand your responsibilities as an employer.

Designed for small business owners and managers, this workshop cuts through the complexity to deliver what you really need to know — no legal background required.

In this 60-minute session, we’ll cover:

• The new definition of casual employment (and what it means for your workforce)
• Changes to fixed-term contracts and limitations
• New rules around pay secrecy and job ads
• Expanded rights for flexible work and unpaid parental leave
• Criminalisation of wage theft and stronger protections for employees
• What’s in place now — and what’s still to come

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations through the Productivity, Education and Training Fund grant program, this session will provide a clear, practical update to help employers meet their legal obligations with confidence.