📢 Important Update: Same Job Same Pay Laws Coming November 1, 2024

Labour hire workers are about to see significant changes with the "Same Job, Same Pay" provisions taking effect. Here's what you need to know:

Key Changes:

Labour hire workers must receive at least the same pay as direct employees doing similar work

Applies when labour hire workers perform substantially the same work as direct employees

Host employers must provide rate of pay information to labour hire providers

New requirements for written agreements between hosts and labour hire providers

🔍 What's covered:

Base rates of pay

Casual loadings

Overtime rates

Penalty rates

Industry-specific allowances

This reform aims to prevent the use of labour hire arrangements to undercut wages and conditions. Businesses using labour hire workers should start reviewing their arrangements now to ensure compliance.

💡 What are your thoughts on these changes? How will they impact your sector?

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