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Working Women Queensland
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25.01.2022 The Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool can help you check what you should be paid. However, remember that if you are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you should also take a look at that (as well as your employment contract and any workplace policies).
25.01.2022 Just a reminder that our Webinar on Ending Sexual Harassment, Violence and Abuse at Work will be streaming live at 6:30pm tomorrow. To join in, simply click on the event at 6:30pm tomorrow. We hope to see you all there!
25.01.2022 It is important to remember that your employer cannot require you to use your sick or carers leave. However, if you are displaying symptoms of coronavirus, and your employer is acting reasonably and based on factual information about health and safety risks, they may be able to direct you not to come to work. If your employer has directed you not to attend work in these circumstances, you are not entitled to be paid unless you take paid sick leave or some other type of paid... leave, or you are enrolled in the JobKeeper scheme. #sickleave #carersleave #COVID19
25.01.2022 It is important to remember that, for the time that you are on paid leave, you are not on a JobKeeper enabling stand down. #jobkeeper #paidleave
24.01.2022 If you have children with an ex-partner, COVID-19 and public health guidelines may be impacting on your parenting arrangements. Our new factsheet explains what ...you need to know about court orders and parenting arrangements during this time. Read it here >> https://bit.ly/3bpKOX9 Call us on 1300 65 11 88 or visit https://bit.ly/2Gu33PZ if you need legal help.
24.01.2022 ** CONTENT WARNING -DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ** DVConnect has posted the following survivor story from a victim of DFV.
24.01.2022 The coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone differently. If youre feeling distressed or overwhelmed its important to seek help. Its also important to keep... an eye out for loved ones and colleagues. You can find resources to help you, your family and your colleagues on the Head to Health website: https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19
22.01.2022 As Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins explained, most people dont complain about sexual harassment, and those who do complain find it quite unsatisfying. They find that they might suffer their careers as a result, but that the person who has perpetrated often continues in their career. Sexual harassments key driver is power disparities, and often that is gender inequality as well. #sexualharassment #sexdiscrimination #genderinequality
22.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: From 30 September 2020, the Queensland Government will end the eviction moratorium for residential tenants. You can assist advocacy groups in their call to extend the eviction moratorium until 31 December by sending a Premier an email.
22.01.2022 The Director of Working Women's Centre SA Inc, Abbey Kendall, has written an excellent letter highlighting the need to create jobs for women. The important points that she made are also relevant to the need to create jobs for women in Queensland.
21.01.2022 Kids Helpline and the Australian Human Rights Commission have co-authored a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people who contact Kids Helpline. #COVID19 #youngpeople #children
21.01.2022 If you, or someone you care about has experienced sexual assault, sexual violence or sexual abuse, DVConnect can help.
21.01.2022 Your boss cant ask you to use up your long service leave as a condition of you receiving the benefit of the JobKeeper payment. Most employee long service leave... entitlements come from state/territory laws. So while you cant be directed to take leave as a condition of JobKeeper, the laws in your state/territory might set other rules about when you can be directed to take long service leave. Weve got more information about long service leave here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/long-service-leave
20.01.2022 Economic Security4Women are asking the Federal Government to reinstate annual gender budget statements and to integrate gender impact assessments into budgetary decision-making processes. Their video provides an excellent explanation of gender responsive budgeting.
19.01.2022 Are you being threatened, abused, stalked or harassed? If youre receiving threats of violence, verbal abuse or are experiencing domestic or family violence, re...port it to the police. If its an emergency, call 000. If someone is harassing you online, contact the police or your internet service provider to help make sure you are safe and secure when using email, internet chat rooms or social networking sites. Our website has important info on your personal rights, and what to do if you are being threatened, abused, stalked or harassed. Visit: http://ow.ly/4ZzV50AzvhN. Call us on 1300 65 11 88 to get legal advice for your situation. #legalaid #notnotnotevertogether #endDV #onlinesafety
19.01.2022 As the TODAY Show says, older workers add value! However, the Australian Human Rights Commission's 'Willing to Work' Report found that too many face age discrimination in the workplace. #agediscrimination
18.01.2022 For those transitioning back to work, the Fair Work Ombudsman has information on the rules regarding returning to the workplace.
15.01.2022 [UN]Equal Pay Day 2020 is the 28th August #keepmindingthegap The national gender pay gap is 14%. On average, women working full-time earned $1,558.40 while ...men working full-time earned $1,812.00. Full-time average weekly earnings difference between women and men is $253.60. What is the gender pay gap explained? Read more: https://www.security4women.org.au//gender-eq/genderpaygap/ #genderequality #economicwellbeing #equality #womenempowerment
15.01.2022 ** Content Warning - Domestic and Family Violence ** ‘I broke my silence: My story of domestic violence’ is a speech based on Emma Murphy’s Domestic Violence video that has been viewed over 50 million times and the aftermath of her assault. Emma is now focusing on the positive impact that these developments have had in her life. Emma is a 28-year-old fitness blogger and single mother of two. In 2015, she faced repeated domestic battery from her ex-boyfriend and father of her... children. After one such incident that left her with a black eye, she decided to take to social media, where she posted a vulnerable video of herself telling the world about the abuse, deceit, lies and betrayal she was going through. In doing so, she consciously turned the terror of being a victim into a positive situation, refusing to let domestic violence diminish or define her as a person. To date, that video has been viewed over 50 million times worldwide. Emma is now a Domestic Violence Advocate, travelling the world to raise awareness for women and children who cannot speak for themselves. You can access the Emma’s speech here: https://buff.ly/2Usmzjy
13.01.2022 It is that time of year again Christmas is just around the corner! Please note that our office will close from today at 4:30pm, and will reopen on Monday, 4 January 2021 at 9:00am. If you are experiencing a workplace issue during our Christmas closure period, please feel free to leave us a voicemail or send us an email. We will then get in touch with you and follow up in the new year from Monday, 4 January 2021. ... From all the staff at Working Women Queensland, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
11.01.2022 Generally, your Award will state that you should receive your final pay within 7 days of your last day of work. Your Enterprise Agreement might state something similar. However, it is best practice to check your Award or Enterprise Agreement as they may have different rules. You should also look at your employment contract and any workplace policies.
10.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: The JobKeeper provisions in the Fair Work Act have been extended to continue past 28 September 2020, but with some changes. In particular, it is important that you are aware of the following changes:... - After 28 September, qualifying employers can no longer use the original JobKeeper provisions to make agreements with eligible employees to take annual leave at half pay, or make requests (which employees could not unreasonably refuse) that employees take some annual leave. - After 28 September, any agreement to take annual leave that was made under these provisions stops applying. - After 28 September, the usual rules about taking annual leave apply. Your Award, Enterprise Agreement, employment contract or workplace policy may set out how to take annual leave (including if you can be directed to use leave). See more
10.01.2022 Your safety and your childrens safety is a priority whether you are planning to stay in the relationship, thinking about leaving or have already left. DVConnect has produced an excellent guide to assist you with safety planning.
09.01.2022 Only 1% of procurement contracts go to female-owned business. Economic Security4Women are asking the Federal Government to implement a Gender Equality Procurement Policy with legislation that provides that a minimum one women led business is included in every procurement/request for quote.
09.01.2022 Did you know that, under the Fair Work Act, all employees have certain protected rights at work? This includes a protection from misrepresentation, which is when someone knowingly or recklessly makes a false or misleading representation to a person who would be expected to rely on that representation. For example, an employer cannot tell a pregnant long-term causal employee that parental leave is only for permanent staff if they know it is not true. ... You can access further information in relation to your protections at work on the Fair Work Ombudsman's website here: https://buff.ly/2H3KSkI If you require specific advice in relation to your protected rights, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1800 621 458. [Credit: Image by the Fair Work Ombudsman]
08.01.2022 Since 2015, progress toward gender equality has been marginal. This has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been particularly detrimental for women. The McKinsey Global Institute has published an informative article explaining ten points that all people should be aware of in relation to gender inequality. It highlighted the following: 1. Tackling the global gender gap will boost global GDP; 2. Progress toward gender equality has been marginal since 2015 l...arge gaps remain; 3. Over the past two decades, while women in advance economies have made large gains as workers, consumers, and savers, they have faced rising costs and insecurity; 4. Women continue to work a double shift at home; 5. Women face growing challenges from automation; 6. The challenge for women is now even greater as they experience economic fallout from COVID-19; 7. We can grow our way out of some gender equality issues but not others; 8. Companies that are gender and ethnically diverse outperform their peers; 9. The corporate career pipeline for women is leaky, especially early on; and 10. All stakeholders need to work together to maintain and accelerate progress on gender equality. See more
08.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: It is important to be aware that, from 28 September 2020, certain employers, which are known as legacy employers, can use some of the JobKeeper provisions (with some changes) for their previously eligible employees if they: - previously participated in the JobKeeper scheme, but no longer qualify (or choose not to participate) from 28 September 2020; and - 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 (i.e. employers who have less than 15 employees).
08.01.2022 The JobKeeper scheme has been extended from 28 September 2020 until 28 March 2021! #jobkeeper
07.01.2022 'Racism. It Stops With Me' is a national campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and stand against it by acting for positive change. #Racism #BLM #COVIDRACISM #BeAnAlly
07.01.2022 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 We have seen a great win for victims of wage theft as the Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $1,212,727 in unpaid wages for 1351 workers in the fast food, restaurant, café and retail sectors prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandra Parker of the Fair Work Ombusman has stated that competitive dining strips commonly rely on workers who are young, students or visa holders. We will continue to protect such vulnerable employees by holding employers to account.
06.01.2022 According to the Productivity Commission, workplace bullying is costing Australian businesses up to $36 billion dollars per year. As NT Working Women's Centre explains, given that two thirds of people still report that they are experiencing bullying and harassment at work, workplaces should invest more in training employers to implement effective policies and learn the skills to respond to bullying and harassment.
05.01.2022 Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has nominated a redesigned childcare system as her top priority, saying the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted its importance and the massive barrier to work posed by a lack of accessibility. "In the absence of child care and the absence of workplace accommodation, then it just leaves women out of work altogether which has big impacts," Ms Jenkins said. #genderequity #familyresponsibilities #COVID19
04.01.2022 Economic Security4Women are asking the Federal Government to narrow the gender pay gap by legislating above-average wage increases for sectors and professions with a high proportion of female workers. Their website provides an excellent explanation of the gender pay gap: https://www.security4women.org.au//what-is-the-gender-pay/
01.01.2022 If youve separated from your partner, amica can help you work out an amicable property settlement with them online, at your own pace, and in your own space. F...ind out more: www.amica.gov.au #amica #accesstojustice #legalaid amica Australia Legal Aid ACT Tasmania Legal Aid Victoria Legal Aid Legal Aid NSW Legal Aid WA NT Legal Aid Commission Legal Services Commission of South Australia
01.01.2022 Young girls need further protection against forced marriage The true extent of forced marriage in Australia remains unclear, but what is known is that the Australian Federal Police received 223 reports related to human trafficking and slavery offences in the 2019-2020 financial year. Of these reports, 92 were for forced marriage. Of those forced marriage reports, 51% were victims under the age of 18, 70% related to offshore marriage, and the most vulnerable victims of forc...ed marriage were females aged 15 to 19. You can access further information in an article by Monash University researcher, Laura Vidal, here: https://buff.ly/3842Hvg #endforcedmarrriage #endhumantrafficking #endsexualviolence
01.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week everyone! The National NAIDOC Theme for 2020 is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’ The NAIDOC website explains that: ‘Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the p...lanet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded.’ You can find further information on this year’s theme, download the logo or social media kit, or find an event near you on the NAIDOC website here: https://buff.ly/38vSQ1v Working Women Queensland respectfully acknowledges the Jagera and Turrbal peoples, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work from. We recognise the ongoing connection to the land, waters and community of the Traditional Owners and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. With respect, Working Women Queensland will continue in our efforts to achieve justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women throughout our work. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe [Credit: The artwork featured in the image is by Gerard Bargo]
