While we are dedicated to helping as many community organisations as we can, our ability to support NSW organisations with legal advice will be significantly reduced, and we will not be able to assist with urgent matters. You can still access our library of 300+ free self-help resources for community organisations, available at nfplaw.org.au/free-resources.
Our Local Aboriginal Land Council service will remain unaffected, so if youβre from one of the 120 LALCs across NSW, please continue to apply for our targeted, practical, and culturally appropriate free legal help.
The recent Fair Work Commission decision in Deliveroo Australia Pty Ltd v Franco, Diego [2022] FWCFB 156 highlights the importance of clearly identifying the type of working relationship between an organisation and a worker in a written agreement. Not-for-profit organisations should consider how they distinguish between an employee, independent contractor, and volunteer, and why the distinction is important.
The House of Representatives recently passed the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022, which proposes to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to include 10 days' paid family and domestic violence leave for full-time, part-time, and casual employees in each 12-month period. The current entitlement under the National Employment Standards is five days unpaid family and domestic violence leave in each 12-month period.
The bill also proposes to extend the definition of family and domestic violence to include violent, threatening, or abusive behaviour by a current or former intimate partner of an employee, or a member of an employeeβs household.
The bill is expected to become law when the Senate passes it later this year. The new paid entitlement is proposed to take effect from 1 February 2023 for non-small business employers, and from 1 August 2023 for small business employers.
Read our resources on employee entitlements and protections for more information.
The Residential Tenancies, Housing and Social Services Regulation Amendment (Administration and Other Matters) Bill 2022 was passed through Parliament on 6 September 2022, delaying the commencement of the social services regulatory scheme. All social services will now come under the new regulatory scheme on 1 July 2024.
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When you are sharing our resources we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines to make sure you are sharing the most recent and legally accurate version of our resources. To make this easier for you, weβve published a short guide to sharing our resources.
The X-Change Video Library, an initiative of The Xfactor Collective, has launched a series of short videos covering a range of topics designed for charities and not-for-profits during times of change, challenge, and transformation.
Earlier this month, 10 new videos on Legal and Accounting Support were released, including one by our team on Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. In our video we show organisations how to use our DGR Tool β a free, online tool that asks some simple questions to help work out your organisationβs eligibility for DGR status and the relevant DGR category.
Mastering Meetings
Tuesday 20 September, 12.45 - 2PM (AEST)
In this interactive webinar, our lawyers will take you through the why, what, when and how of meetings, and walk you through the key legal obligations that your not-for-profit organisation may need to consider.
Understanding Your Constitution
Thursday 20 October, 12:45 β 2PM (AEDT)
The constitution of a not-for-profit is a vital part of a well-governed organisation with specific legal conditions. Weβll take you through case studies to illustrate key topics and ensure you understand your organisationβs constitution.
Social Media and the Law
Tuesday 22 November, 12.45 - 2PM (AEDT)
Social media offers a number of benefits to organisations, but if poorly managed, can impact negatively on the organisation and its people. Join our webinar to learn the key legal risks involved in using social media and how to manage them.
The end of the year is fast approaching and our training calendar is quickly filling up! Whether itβs a governance refresher for your board, an overview ofβ―privacy law obligations for your staff, or upskilling your volunteer managers on volunteer safety, risk, and insurance β weβve got you covered!β―
If youβve participated in our training before, enjoyed the experience,β―and know others who might be interested in building capacity within their organisations, weβd love your help to spread the word! β―
If your deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsed organisation is a non-governmental organisation, it must register as a charity before 14 December 2022.
If your organisation needs more time, and is eligible, it can apply to the ATO for a three-year extension of time. For information about applying for an extension of time, go to the ATO website.
To find out more about applying for DGR status, see our free resources on DGR status.
The NCOSS βVision, Voice, Valueβ 2022 conference is happening in Sydney on Monday & Tuesday, 17 - 18 October. NCOSS are offering a limited number of subsidies to people located outside of Sydney in order to cover return travel and up to two nights' accommodation. Contact SSTF@ncoss.org.au for further information and to obtain a travel subsidy application form.
If you canβt be in Sydney but still wish to attend the conference, NCOSS is supporting 'watch parties' across the country. Find out more.
All paid staff in community sector organisations in Australia are invited to participate in the Australian Council of Social Serviceβs (ACOSS) 2022 Community Sector Survey. The survey collects important information on how the social sector is faring in order to advocate for positive changes across the sector. The survey takes 10 - 15 minutes and closes Friday 23 September. Take the survey.
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