No images? Click here ISSUE 19 \\\ NOV 2023 Employers: prepare for reporting changesSupport materials are available on our website for reporting and process changes that take effect from 1 January 2024 under the Government's Protecting Worker Entitlements laws. The changes impact all employers registered under the Coal LSL scheme, not only those employing casuals. More... Information for casualsInformation is available for casuals on our website about what the Government's Protecting Worker Entitlements laws mean for them. The changes take effect from 1 January 2024. More... Federal Court judgmentOn 6 October 2023, the Federal Court found Hitachi in breach of portable long service leave laws and imposed a pecuniary penalty of $40,000 for its failure to comply with its obligations under the scheme. In November, Hitachi lodged an appeal which will be heard by the Federal Court early in 2024. More... All forms now submitted through Online ServicesSince 4 October, all forms are now to be submitted via Online Services. This helps to protect sensitive data. It's important to note that we no longer accept email submissions of forms. More... Season’s greetingsFrom our team to yours: we wish you a wonderful holiday season. Our office will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 22 December and reopen for business as usual at 8.30am on Wednesday 3 January. Last leave submissions for 2023Plan ahead for the Christmas break: leave applications should be submitted by Friday 15 December for processing this year. Applications received after this date may not be processed until after Wednesday 3 January. Reminder: FY 2022–23 audit reportsWe remind employers to contact an independent auditor to arrange lodgement of their last financial year annual audit report as soon as practical. Support information is available on our website. Reminder: monthly levy return and paymentEmployer levy returns and payments for November are due on or before 28 December. Support resources are available on our website under levy reporting and Online Services.
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