Australian Employment Law Updates in 2025 Factsheet

Are you across the recent employment law changes and your obligations as an employer in 2025? From the introduction of the Closing Loopholes Bill to Fair Work Act changes, plus prison time on the line for deliberate wage theft, it’s never been more important to be informed.  We know it can be hard to stay on top of changes to employment law – but that’s where we come in. We’ve put together this factsheet to help you navigate everything as an employer, so you can be confident as we move through 2025. 

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What’s in the 2025 employment law updates factsheet?

We’ve put together this employment law updates in Australia factsheet to help you navigate the changes, so you can be confident as we enter the new year. Here, you’ll find information on:

• The new wage theft laws
• Increase to the super guarantee
• The right to disconnect for small employers
• Changes to enterprise agreements
• Changes to entry-level classifications in awards
• And more

Download the factsheet now.