Understanding Changes to Employment Laws

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

If you employ staff in your small business or are thinking of doing so, it’s essential to understand your employer obligations, to ensure your business is legally compliant and creates a positive workplace culture.

In this workshop, we will cover recent and upcoming changes in employment law. You’ll receive an overview of the expansions to flexible working requests, updates to pay secrecy laws, the latest in family and domestic violence leave policies, new restrictions on fixed-term contracts, and enhanced protections against workplace sexual harassment.

You will learn how to to navigate the complexities of current and future legislative changes to understand how they impact you, your business and your employees.

** Please note that while this session offers comprehensive general information, it does not provide specific legal advice. **

This topic covers:

• Expanded rights and processes for employees requesting flexible working arrangements.
• New pay secrecy rules.
• Family and Domestic Violence Leave amendments.
• Changes and restrictions to fixed-term contracts.
• How these changes affect your employer responsibilities and employee rights.

This workshop is suitable for business owners who employ staff or are looking to do so, to ensure their business is compliant with employment laws.

About the presenter

As the director of The MARQ Group, Gudrun Gilles partners with seasoned business owners and subject matter experts to deliver tailored information and resources to strengthen your management capabilities, fuel the growth of your enterprise and support you through the entrepreneurial journey. This workshop will be facilitated by HR professional Pauline Tarrant of Pauline Tarrant Consulting.

Important booking information

Got a query? Check our Workshop Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au. 

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Additional information for workshops

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.