Change to Fair Dismissal Code
Wednesday 19 January 2011From 1 January 2011, the definition of a 'small business' has changed for the purposes of unfair dismissal laws.
Under the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, a 'small business' is now defined as having fewer than 15 employees.
Previously, a 'small business' was identified by taking the total number of hours worked by all employees in the business and dividing it by 38 to find the full-time equivalent. The definition is now based on a simple headcount of the number of employees in the business, whether they're full-time, part-time or casual employees employed on a regular, systematic basis.
For more information on the change, or for an updated copy of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
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