Earlier this year, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced several changes to employment regulations, many of which will take effect this August. The updates aim to create fairer and more transparent employment practices, address current gaps in the law, and meet the needs of today’s workplaces.
Victorian Labour Hire Licence
The Victorian Labour Hire Authority relaxes labour Hire Licence Requirements
The Victorian Labour Hire Authority relaxes labour hire licence requirements in light of COVID-19 to support businesses and workers during this unprecedented time.
As of now, no enforcement action will be taken against;
- Labour Hire service providers without a licence
- Hosts that enter in an agreement with a labour hire service provider who does not have a labour hire licence.
Labour Hire Licensing Queensland
Are you asking yourself – Do I need to register for a Labour Hire Licence in QLD or does SDP? Simple answer – we both do.
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 – the mandatory licensing scheme for all labour hire providers operating in Queensland. Users of labour hire services can only use a licensed labour hire provider.
You must register by 15th June 2018 – go to the licencing website at https://www.labourhire.qld.gov.au the application takes about 15-20 minutes.
To apply for a licence, you will need to register to create an account and provide:
- the applicants’ or authorised delegates’ contact details. For authorised delegates, a signed authorisation form must be retained by the business and produced if required by the Office of Industrial Relations
- business details including ABN, entity name and trading name.