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Disabling Disparities: Australian Government Increases Support for Disabled Employment

HR Digest

The Australian government has announced an increase in funding for disability employment support, with an aim to create more job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In a bid to bridge this gap, the government has allocated an additional AUD 92.1 for those without disabilities. for those without disabilities.

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Winning a Domestic Federal Government Contract

AssuredPartners

When you win a contract with the federal government, it’s important to understand that you are subject to numerous rules, regulations, and laws as a government contractor. Construction contracts with the federal government are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA.)

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Government launches holiday pay consultation

Employee Benefits

The government has launched a consultation into the way holiday pay and entitlement is calculated for temporary, part-year and zero hours workers. The government is seeking responses from employers, workers, business representative groups, unions, and those representing the interests of groups in the labour market.

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Federal Government to Wind Down Vaccination Mandates

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Biden administration has announced that the federal government will wind down its remaining COVID-19 vaccination mandates (including those for federal workers, contractors and international air travelers) effective May 11, 2023. This action coincides with the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).

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How Businesses are Managing the New Reality of Work: A Paycor Survey

Did they need government funds? We wanted to know how COVID-19 impacted businesses and their workforces. How many workers did they layoff or furlough? Are employees working from home now? How’s team morale? And perhaps most importantly, what are their plans for the future?

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Government maintains national insurance contributions freeze

Employee Benefits

Autumn budget 2022: The government has decided to maintain the current freeze on employers’ national insurance (NI) contribution thresholds for a further two years. “A lower tax regime keeps unemployment low, maximises government receipts through income tax and corporation tax.

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Conversations on Healthcare Governance

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

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How HR Can Equitably Provide Health and Financial Security

Speaker: Gary Robinson, Sr. Vice President of Consultant Relations and Nicky Brown, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at HealthEquity

Vice President of Consultant Relations and Nicky Brown, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at HealthEquity to learn: Key drivers of the demand for benefits equity, and the value of benefits equity to your organization. Join Gary Robinson, Sr.