A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission in Mr Joshua Brewer v St Columba College Munno Para Inc T/A St Columba College [2018] FWC 7620, provides some interesting commentary for schools about a teacher’s conduct outside of school hours and when such conduct may be a valid reason for summary dismissal.
A recent decision of the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission in Colefax v Secretary, Department of Education [2018] NSWIRComm 1033, provides fascinating insight for schools about the Commission’s view concerning the inherent requirements of the role of teacher and when adjustments are no longer reasonable.
The recent anniversary of the commencement of the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) provides a timely reminder to schools and other private educational institutions to review their compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
In Catherine Kelly v The Hills Christian Community School [2018] FWC 4134, the Fair Work Commission awarded a rare reinstatement of a dismissed teacher and provided a useful reminder of the importance of comprehensive handover notes.
In a timely reminder of the impact of student violence in the education sector and its very real cost to staff and educational institutions, the ACT Education Directorate has recently entered into a record undertaking with Worksafe ACT in relation to injuries suffered by staff.
The release of the recommendations from the Philip Ruddock led Review into Religious Freedom and the introduction of the Discrimination Free Schools Bill 2018 provide a timely reminder to Schools and other Educational Institutions to review their practices in relation to LGBTQI+ individuals.
Commencing 1 July 2015 there will be an increase in the national minimum wage. Employers will need to be aware of the increased costs.