by Sara Byers | Dec 12, 2019 | Newsletter
LASA, on behalf of the Code Administrator, invites all pre-registered organisations to officially sign up to the Retirement Living Code of Conduct. Click here to begin the sign-up process and officially certify your communities as Code of Conduct compliant. Full... by Sara Byers | Dec 11, 2019 | Newsletter
With the introduction of the new Aged Care Quality Standards from 1 July 2019, which has a stronger focus on clinical governance of risks associated with care, home care providers are encouraged to review their consumer assessment, reassessment and care planning... by Sara Byers | Dec 2, 2019 | Newsletter
LASA Members are reminded of recent changes to the SCHADSI Award 2010 and Aged Care Award 2010. Members covered by those Awards are encouraged to ensure they fully understand the changes and implementation dates. by Sara Byers | Dec 2, 2019 | Newsletter
Casual classification and the engagement of casual staff is a regular enquiry received by the LASA ER team. In 2018, the classification of casual staff was thrust into the spotlight with the 2018 Workpac decision. This Decision saw a casual worker be awarded backpay... by Sara Byers | Dec 2, 2019 | Newsletter
On 21 August 2019, the Full Federal Court of Australia handed down a decision in Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138. The decision deals with the method of accruing and taking paid personal/carer’s leave for the purposes of the National Employment... by Sara Byers | Dec 2, 2019 | Newsletter
Members may have employees who have, or will, request time off to support their local community in roles such as volunteer firefighting. Members are reminded that all employees – including casuals – can take community service leave for voluntary emergency... 
