Private sector employers and employees
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On 16 December 2021, the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by State Parliament.
The new state employment laws introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (IRLA Act) will commence in early 2022. The commencement date for the new laws has not yet been set.
The IRLA Act amends the Industrial Relations Act 1979, the Long Service Leave Act 1958, the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993, and the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972.
Key reforms include:
Visit www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/new-employment-laws for more information on the upcoming changes.
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