ArticleCOVID-19: Jobkeeper directions updateAmong the many interesting developments considered by the President of the FWC was an analysis of the Jobkeeper disputes.AustraliaEmployment and HRKells
ArticleDomestic violence leave is here (for some)Employees covered by a modern award are entitled to 5 days of unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleEmployer required to pay penalties of $163k for underpayment of employee entitlementsA reminder to employers, directors and managers of the importance of ensuring compliance with workplace laws.AustraliaEmployment and HRAvant Law
ArticleEmployers bear annual leave load on termination paymentsEmployers have now come out with the burden of paying applicable annual leave loading as part of termination payments.AustraliaEmployment and HRMarque Lawyers
ArticleEmployers mandating vaccinations: COVID-19 updateThis COVID-19 fact sheet sets out rules and restrictions when NSW hits the 80 per cent double dose vaccination target.AustraliaEmployment and HRPeople + Culture Strategies
ArticleEmployment & WHS E-Alert: Annual Wage Review 2016–2017The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down its Annual Wage Review Decision and awarded a 3.3% increase.AustraliaEmployment and HRBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleEmployment and industrial relations: what is in store for 2022?The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every workplace, and has brought the future of flexible working much closer.AustraliaEmployment and HRCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleEmployment Law: Commencement of Independent Contractors ActChanges have been made to independent contractor arrangements in Australia. The new Act emphasises the commercial character of such relationships and seeks to exclude state and territory industrial laws from genuine independent contractor arrangements, but retains the operation of those laws with respect to non-workplace relations matters. AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleEmployment Law Myth No. 1: It is illegal to give a bad referenceThere is no general obligation at law to give an employee (or former employee) any sort of reference – good or bad.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleEmployment Law Reminder: Penalties can substantially exceed any underpayment amountPenalties for failure to comply with a Compliance Notice can be substantial against both the company and individuals.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleEmployment Relations and WHS: 2022 Year in ReviewRetaining and enhancing a workforce with confidence in the business requires clear and fair management by employers.AustraliaEmployment and HRPiper Alderman
PodcastEmployment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!Podcast on a wide ranging discussion touching on the latest hot-topics in employment and industrial relations.AustraliaEmployment and HRPiper Alderman
ArticleEngineer unfairly dismissed due to lack of procedural fairnessDespite the existence of a valid reason, lack of procedural fairness can result in compensation for unfair dismissal.AustraliaEmployment and HRPeople + Culture Strategies
ArticleEnterprise Agreements: what employers need to knowThese factsheets explain what is involved and can be achieved through the existing enterprise bargaining framework. AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleExtra powers to the Fair Work Ombudsman in the pipeline following the electionThe new government may consider it has a mandate to seek legislation changes to broaden the coercive powers of the FWO.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleFair Work Amendment Bill passes the Australian SenateAmendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) will have various implications for your business.AustraliaEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleFair Work Commission allows employer to stand down employeeThe decision marks another relief for employers trying to salvage their business operations in an effort to stay afloat.AustraliaEmployment and HRKells
ArticleFair Work Ombudsman (FWO) enforcement and compliance powers on the riseA revised FWO strategy has resulted in a significant increase in the use of FWO enforcement and compliance powers.AustraliaEmployment and HRPeople + Culture Strategies
ArticleFair Work Ombudsman introduces Anonymous Reporting optionThis new online function allows anonymous reporting of suspected breaches of workplace laws and unlawful practices. AustraliaEmployment and HRKemp Strang Lawyers