Australia rejects proposal to change small business definition to 25 employees amid labor rights concerns.

The Australian government, led by Minister Murray Watt, has rejected calls to change the definition of small businesses from 15 to 25 employees, citing concerns that such a move would strip industrial rights from around one million workers. The Australian Council of Trade Unions warns that this change could diminish unfair dismissal protections and hinder workers' ability to transition from casual to permanent roles or recover unpaid wages.

October 13, 2024
26 Articles