Changes to Job Ads!
In a constant effort to promote fairness and uphold the rights of employees, significant changes to job ads came into effect on 7 January 2023. These changes aim to prevent job ads from including pay rates that undercut employees' minimum entitlements, ensuring a level playing field for all job seekers.
Additionally, employers advertising pieceworker positions must specify or state the applicable periodic pay rate.
What has changed?
As of 7 January 2023, job ads must adhere to the following guidelines:
No Undercutting Minimum Entitlements: Job ads can no longer include pay rates that would breach the Fair Work Act or any fair work instrument, such as an award or enterprise agreement. This ensures that job seekers are not misled by offers that fall short of the minimum wages they are entitled to.
Specifics for Pieceworker Positions: Employers advertising pieceworker positions, where employees are entitled to a periodic rate of pay (e.g., hourly or weekly rate), must specify the applicable periodic pay rate in the job ad. Alternatively, they can state that a periodic pay rate will apply.
Next steps for employers
Review all live and future job ads to ensure they do not contain pay rates that could potentially undercut minimum entitlements.
Update Pieceworker Advertisements.
Stay Informed with any further changes or updates to employment regulations.
How Infinity HR can support you
At Infinity HR, we understand the complexities of employment regulations and the importance of adhering to the latest changes. Our team is dedicated to supporting you in the following ways:
Compliance Review: We can conduct thorough reviews of your job advertisements to ensure they comply with the new regulations. Our team will verify that pay rates are fair and meet the minimum entitlements set forth by the Fair Work Act and relevant fair work instruments.
Guidance and Updates: We will keep you informed of any changes to employment laws that may impact your job ads. Our regular updates will help you stay ahead and maintain full compliance.
Personalised Solutions: We understand that each client's needs are unique, and we tailor our services to suit your specific requirements. Our experts will work closely with you to create bespoke solutions that foster fairness and transparency in your job ads.