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24.01.2022 Eligible businesses that hire a Queensland worker, apprentice or trainee who has been impacted by COVID-19 can receive a boost to their cashflow by applying for... up to $20,000 in support payments through the Back to Work program. Designed to support ongoing employment opportunities, Back to Work can help you grow your business while providing an unemployed Queenslander with a chance to get back into the workforce or supporting a young person develop new skills through an apprenticeship or traineeship. Find out more at https://bit.ly/2kXuNg8

24.01.2022 You must identify the risk level of your employees exposure to COVID-19 in workplaces, including where care is provided in peoples homes. If a risk to health,... including psychological health, is identified, you must do everything you can to eliminate or manage it. The types of control measures required depend on the level of risk as well as the availability and suitability of controls for each workplace, including individual work areas. Read more here: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//identifying-risks-to-heal

23.01.2022 Great webinar for employers from HR Dynamics relating to JobKeeper.

23.01.2022 End of financial year is coming fast - have you booked your tax planning appointment with your accountant (tax agent) to receive advice if any last minute purchases will be beneficial to your business? Heres some ideas if youre not sure where to start https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_p_kInb1m8U&feature=youtu.be

23.01.2022 Theres still time for regional small businesses to apply for a $10,000 grant through the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program. Head to www.business....qld.gov.au/adaption-grant to apply today and for essential details including guidelines, eligibility criteria, FAQs and application tips. See more

20.01.2022 No employee should owe their boss hours of work under the JobKeeper scheme. If you work less than the value of the JobKeeper payment in a fortnight, your bos...s still has to pay you the minimum JobKeeper amount ($1500 before tax). Your boss cant make you work for free in order to make up the hours later on. https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//pay-and-the-jobkeeper

19.01.2022 Employers: The JobKeeper Payment is changing, so more employees can qualify. There are changes to: 1. the eligibility criteria 2. a payment extension to 31 Aug...ust, and 3. employers can nominate different employees if their employment has changed. For more details on the changes, see https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payment/Employers/Your-/

19.01.2022 The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $86,000 in penalties in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of two food outlets in northern Queensland. 18 empl...oyees, including 11 juniors aged between 15 and 18 years old, were underpaid a total of $13,913.63. In addition to the penalties, the Court has ordered the operators to back-pay the employees plus interest. Employers are on notice that they must pay all employees according to Australias lawful minimum pay rates and we will continue to take action to protect young workers. We will enforce the law in a proportionate matter during the COVID-19 pandemic but will not hesitate to take action in response to deliberate and egregious non-compliance, particularly where vulnerable workers are involved. Read the full story here: http://www.fairwork.gov.au//20200717-mashnicisa-penalty-me

18.01.2022 New payment protection laws commence on 1 October 2020. Join us for a free industry webinar on Monday 21 September to receive information and tips about the ...changes to progress payments, retentions, new options for payment disputes, and adjudication changes. Register at https://qbcc.build/2Hbwuqp #SecurityofPayment #BIFReforms

18.01.2022 Our tax tables have been updated to reflect the 2020-21 income year personal income tax cuts. Employers must make sure they are withholding the correct amount f...rom salary or wages paid to employees for any pay runs processed in their system from 16 November onwards. For more information, check out the tables at www.ato.gov.au/Rates/Tax-tables

18.01.2022 Just announced, the moratorium on evictions for commercial leaseholders has been extended until the end of 2020. It means that commercial leaseholders under aff...ected leases cant have their lease terminated if they fall into arrears as a result of COVID-19. Well bring you more detail of what this will mean for landlords and tenants in the coming days. Find out more: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90766 See more

18.01.2022 Employers: With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and gyms, pubs and cafes reopening, you might be wondering whether increases in your GST turnover will affect your... JobKeeper payment eligibility Heres the good news - once youre in, youre in! Youll continue to receive payments as long as you: met the criteria when you first applied continue to pay eligible staff lodge business monthly declarations. Watch our videos to find out more: www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper---easier-to-understand-informa/

18.01.2022 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says new research is proving once and for all that digitisation is a key driver of success in small businesses. #SmallBizAU http://ow.ly/OwXM50A9JcI

17.01.2022 Studying up and deciphering legislative instruments for JobKeeper 2.0 commencing next week. JK 1.1 last fortnight (FN13) ends this Sunday JK 2.0 eligibility is based on decline in turnover July - September 2020 compared to July - September 2019 - using your BAS reporting method (Cash or Accrual)... Alternate tests available if Jul-Sep 19 is not a fair representation of your decline in turnover JK 2.0 will be paid on a tier system depending on the number of hours worked with a decrease from $1,500 to $1,200 / $750 (before tax) per fortnight JobKeeper recipients may also be eligible for JobSeeker Final Cash Flow Boost credit will be applied to March BAS (employers only) Fair Work JobKeeper Enabling Provision changes effective next Monday

17.01.2022 Happy #GlobalBookkeepingWeek! And what a year to celebrate This year has impacted us all. We recognise that some of those hit the hardest have been small bus...inesses. And we also recognise that for many, bookkeepers have been the lifeline for many of those businesses struggling. While no doubt facing your own personal battles, you continue to work hard and provide professional support to guide businesses through the correct processes. So thank you bookkeepers - we support you, value you and are raising a cup to you!

15.01.2022 JobKeeper employees can be asked to take annual leave, and we know that many have been. Now that were a few months into JobKeeper, you might be looking at your... decreasing leave balance and wondering whether you can save some leave for when travel restrictions ease. The JobKeeper rules in the Fair Work Act say you can be asked to take annual leave, but you have to keep a balance of at least 2 weeks. So if your leave balance is getting down towards the 2 week mark, now is the time to start a conversation with your employer about whats next. More here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//leave-the-jobkeeper-s

15.01.2022 Some changes have been made to the Australian Government Parental Leave Pay scheme. From 1 July, eligible employees can split their parental leave pay over 2 pe...riods. The first parental leave pay period is a continuous period of up to 12 weeks, accessed within 12 months of the childs birth or adoption. The new flexible period allows employees to access another 6 weeks (or 30 days) of parental leave pay flexibly over the first two years after the childs birth or adoption. You can check eligibility requirements for the Parental Leave Pay scheme or make a claim through Centrelink: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//c/parental-leave-pay

15.01.2022 For beauticians , restaurants and cafs planning on opening their doors this weekend (in compliance with stage 1 easing of restrictions) you are required t...o complete and display a COVID safe checklist. Find all the details of what you need to do and how to do it here: https://www.cciq.com.au/corona/workplace-health-and-safety/ See more

14.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/837398363054419/posts/2859161107544791/?vh=e

14.01.2022 In June, the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages, with new rates coming into effect in 3 separate groups of awards. The increase to... the second group of awards, which includes construction, manufacturing and a range of other industries, starts from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020. You can check whether your award is affected and get the new rates here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//the-commission-has-announced-

14.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission has extended the unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay rules in some awards. Originally the rules were due to expire on 30... June 2020. 63 awards have had these provisions extended until 30 September 2020, but the provisions end in some awards as early as 31 July 2020, or as late as 30 June 2021. You can check how your awards been affected on our website: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//unpaid-pandemic-leave

13.01.2022 Small Business Insurance Inquiry - have your say by 30th August.

12.01.2022 https://www.news.com.au///6826fef86fb07c9dc8390955b20f8c71

12.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission are finalising their 4 yearly review of modern awards. This means there might be some changes to your award. The most noticeable chang...es youll see are the layout, language and new tables that list the awards pay rates. There may also be changes to your awards rules. Its important youre across any changes, as awards set minimum pay rates and conditions of employment. Some awards have already been updated and the Commission are progressively finalising the others. You can get the latest information about your award and subscribe for email updates here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//awa/changes-to-awards-in-2020

12.01.2022 We are committed to paying small businesses faster. Our new faster payment terms support business to improve their cashflow. All suppliers (small, medium and l...arge) will be paid as soon as a valid invoice is received and processed. Our On-time Payment Policy ensures small businesses not paid within 20 calendar days can access penalty interest for eligible invoices. Ensure you are identified as a small business in payment systems by registering your details at www.qld.gov.au/on-time-payments #SupportSmall #BuyQueensland

11.01.2022 New Qld Law - employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail time. All claims of underpaid wages and entitlements received by Fair Work are now going directly to court instead of a Fair Work mediation process. https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90702

11.01.2022 JobKeeper 2.0 No changes to current system until 28th September. https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/jobkeeper

10.01.2022 You have until 7 September 2020 to declare any errors in superannuation payments to staff, without facing harsh penalties. Read more http://ow.ly/o9xm50AIBMj

09.01.2022 If your boss is no longer participating in JobKeeper, but they’ve still had a decline in turnover, they could be regarded as a ‘legacy’ employer. Legacy employe...rs can still give you some JobKeeper directions, such as reducing your hours, as long as you were previously eligible for JobKeeper. To give these kinds of directions, they must follow other conditions too. If your boss is a legacy employer and has any existing JobKeeper directions with you, they will end on 27 September 2020. Any new JobKeeper direction made by your boss to reduce your hours of work must: leave part-time and full-time employees with at least 60% of your ordinary hours as at 1 March 2020 (although sometimes a different way of working out these hours can apply), and result in you working for 2 hours or more on a workday. You can read more info on when and how a legacy employers can give JobKeeper directions here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//jobkeeper-enabling-di

09.01.2022 From 28 September 2020, certain employers, known as ‘legacy’ employers, can use some of the JobKeeper provisions (with some changes) for their previously eligib...le employees if they: * previously participated in the JobKeeper scheme, but no longer qualify (or choose not to participate) from 28 September 2020 * can demonstrate at least a 10% decline in turnover for a relevant quarter and get a certificate from an eligible financial service provider or make a statutory declaration if they are a small business employer (employers who have less than 15 employees). We’ve got more information about legacy employers here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//job/legacy-employers

09.01.2022 The successful Back to Work program has been extended by the Queensland Government for up to another 12 months, and a new support payment for apprentices and tr...ainees has been introduced. Back to Work is a program that works since 2016 it has supported more than 22,600 new jobs with almost 11,000 Queensland businesses and nearly 80% of that funding has been paid to small businesses. To find out if you are eligible for up to $20,000 in employer incentives, contact one of the Back to Work Employer Officers. For more information, visit backtowork.initiatives.qld.gov.au/for-employers

07.01.2022 I am extremely pleased to commence today as Queenslands new Small Business Commissioner. I know how tough things are for small businesses at the moment, and ...I cant wait to expand on the advocacy work I have been doing in the previous role of Small Business Champion, and start providing additional support such as dispute resolution for small business tenants and landlords. Check out the new website www.business.qld.gov.au/qsbc or call 1300 312 344 if you need small business support. My fantastic new team and I look forward to hearing from you. #avoiceforsmallbiz #QLDSmallBiz See more

07.01.2022 Small businesses in the building and construction industry are being offered targeted online training to upskill and strengthen their business prospects. @C...onstruction Skills Queensland - CSQ is partnering with specialist training agencies to boost the professionalism, knowledge and business management skills of sole traders and small businesses across Queensland. CSQs Small Business Program aims to increase the capability and capacity of small construction businesses through training and support to help these businesses survive, grow and prosper. Participants in the program can improve their skills and knowledge in estimating, tendering and quoting; market/business development; finance/budget skills and navigating legislative requirements. To find out more, visit: Visit: https://bit.ly/2BtqmXG or https://bit.ly/2MoBkQj or https://bit.ly/376SqMp See more

06.01.2022 Employers: This is the final call to apply for the super guarantee amnesty. Catch up on past unpaid super once and for all! Payment plans are available if you w...ant to apply but dont have the funds to pay right now. Any amnesty payments you make before it ends on 7 September 2020 are tax deductible. To make payments youll need the payment reference number well send you once weve processed your application. If you need it sooner you can Request it through the Business Portal Phone us on 1800 815 886. To learn more about the benefits of the amnesty and to apply, visit www.ato.gov.au//Super-fo/Superannuation-guarantee-amnesty/

06.01.2022 Legislation has passed Parliament that extends the JobKeeper provisions in the Fair Work Act. The extended provisions take effect from 28 September 2020 and the... last day that they apply is 28 March 2021. There have been some changes made in the new provisions including allowing some employers, known as legacy employers, to continue using some of the extended JobKeeper provisions for their previously eligible employees if they meet certain conditions. The previous JobKeeper provision allowing employers to make agreements with eligible employees to take annual leave has been repealed and stops applying from 28 September 2020. From this date, any agreement that was made under these provisions stops applying. You can get more detailed info about the Jobkeeper extension on our website. Its updated regularly and you can subscribe to email updates to be notified when we have new info on our page: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//extension-of-jobkeepe

06.01.2022 The successful Back to Work program has been extended by the Queensland Government to continue to support employers to hire Queenslanders impacted by COVID-19. ... Support payments of up to $20,000 are available to eligible employers who employ a Queenslander who has experienced a minimum period of unemployment. In addition to existing Employer Support and Youth Boost payments, from today a new Apprentice and Trainee Boost of up to $20,000 has been introduced to support an eligible employer who employs an apprentice or trainee. For more information, visit: backtowork.initiatives.qld.gov.au

06.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This will apply to all award wages. Increases to awards will start on 3 different da...tes for different groups of awards. Frontline and essential services get the increase from 1 July, 2020. Manufacturing and construction award wage rates will be increased from 1 November, 2020 and accommodation, food, retail, tourism, and aviation will be increased from 1 February, 2021. For anyone not covered by an award or an agreement, the new national minimum wage (NMW) will be $753.80 per week or $19.84 per hour. The increase to the NMW applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2020. Were working on updating our pay tools with the new allowances and will send an email update to subscribers once theyre available. You can subscribe to email updates and read more about the Fair Work Commissions decision here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//the-commission-has-announced-

04.01.2022 To support Queensland businesses as they recover from COVID-19, the Queensland Government is expediting payment of invoices and has introduced a target of 25 p...er cent of all government purchases to be from Queensland small and medium sized businesses from 1 July 2020. These changes will ensure our small and medium businesses can grab a greater share of the $14 billion expenditure on supplies and services and $7.6 billion expenditure on capital the Queensland Government invests each year. Find out how your business can register for on-time payment and about supplying to the Queensland Government at https://bit.ly/2MdPh3r #SupportSmall #BuyQueensland See more

02.01.2022 August is Tradies Health Month. The construction industry is hard yakka and its important to put some focus on your health and wellbeing each day. Our frien...ds at MATES in Construction QLD & NT have put together some resources to assist the industry through the tough times we currently face. We recommend checking out the resource page at: https://mates.org.au/mates-qld-nt #TradiesHealthMonth

02.01.2022 Queenslanders affected by COVID-19 have access to more online training thanks to a Queensland Government partnership with the home-grown business GO1 . Small bu...sinesses and employees can upskill via a range of world class learning materials free of charge. The courses cover skill areas that small business and employees need now and in the months to come as we start to grow Queenslands economy again. Find out more and access the GO1 library now from www.business.qld.gov.au/onlinetraining

01.01.2022 Our #COVID19 economic support packages are temporary & targeted, designed to build a bridge to the recovery & to support Australian businesses & jobs during the crisis. Its important to remember that what we borrow today, we must repay in the future

01.01.2022 Businesses with employees receiving JobKeeper - Fair Work Survey regarding the JobKeeper provisions to get a feel for how effective they were and will be: