What does Closing Loopholes Act mean?

Closing Loopholes Act

The Closing Loopholes Act refers to a set of laws that brought changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 and other workplace legislation.

The Closing Loopholes Act represents legislative amendments aimed at refining and enhancing existing workplace laws, particularly the Fair Work Act 2009. These changes were introduced to secure workplace rights or close 'loopholes' in the existing laws, ensuring better protection and fairness in the workplace. The Act covers aspects like employee rights, employer obligations, dispute resolution, and compliance mechanisms.

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Fair Work system

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The Fair Work system is the national framework established by the Fair Work Act 2009. It sets minimum employment standards and regulates employment matters

ordinary pay rate

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An ordinary pay rate is the standard rate of pay an employee receives for their regular hours of work. This rate does not include additional payments.

pre-modern award

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A term used by the Fair Work Ombudsman to refer to awards that existed before 1 January 2010. It includes award-based transitional instruments.

redundancy

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Redundancy is the termination of an employee's job due to the employer's decision that the job is no longer needed, excluding situations of staff turnover.