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Pandemic leave and changes to annual leave introduced by the FWC in response to COVID-19

On 8 April 2020, the Full Bench of the FWC handed down its decision to introduce these changes (with minor drafting amendments) into 99 modern awards. ...

JobKeeper payment – do you meet the decline in turnover test?

The Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020 passed both houses of Parliament on 8 April 2020, containing some further detail on the JobKeeper payment scheme. ...

Modern Awards to be varied in response to the COVID-19 crisis

Changes to Modern Awards in response to the challenges being experienced by employers and employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

JobKeeper package a lifeline for both employers and employees

On 30 March 2020, the Federal government announced a support package for employers and employees through the ‘JobKeeper’ payment scheme, aimed at keeping people employed during the COVID-19 pandemic and ...

(Not-so) long service leave – New South Wales’ new COVID-19 legislation

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New South Wales has passed legislation allowing for more flexible use of long service leave. ...

Clerks Private Sector Award varied in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

On Saturday 28 March 2020, the Fair Work Commission made its second determination in an effort to preserve the ongoing viability of businesses and jobs in response to the challenges ...

Who are ‘Essential Travellers’ for COVID-19 border restrictions?

The states and territories have passed separate legislation restricting domestic interstate travel, which has significant implications for some employers. ...

Awards to be varied for COVID-19

Yesterday the Fair Work Commission made its first determination varying a modern award in response to the challenges being experienced by employers and employees as a result of the COVID-19 ...

The superannuation guarantee amnesty window is now open – until 7 September 2020

On 6 March 2020, the superannuation guarantee amnesty Bill finally became law. ...

Protection Orders and schools’ obligations

It is increasingly common for separated parents to obtain Protection Orders against a former spouse. Those Orders often contain stringent obligations, including restrictions on attending their child’s school. ...

Not-for-profit school boards: What are my obligations as a voluntary board member?

So, you’ve been asked to volunteer as a member of a not-for-profit school board. You’re probably asking yourself: what responsibilities come with the role? ...

Commission decision highlights the importance of conducting sound investigation of incidents involving students

In the recent decision of Emma Horan v Dubbo Early Learning Centre [2019] FWC 3249, the Fair Work Commission highlighted the need for employers in schools and early learning to ...

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Pandemic leave and changes to annual leave introduced by the FWC in response to COVID-19

JobKeeper payment – do you meet the decline in turnover test?

Modern Awards to be varied in response to the COVID-19 crisis

JobKeeper package a lifeline for both employers and employees

(Not-so) long service leave – New South Wales’ new COVID-19 legislation

Clerks Private Sector Award varied in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Who are ‘Essential Travellers’ for COVID-19 border restrictions?

Awards to be varied for COVID-19

The superannuation guarantee amnesty window is now open – until 7 September 2020

Protection Orders and schools’ obligations

Not-for-profit school boards: What are my obligations as a voluntary board member?

Commission decision highlights the importance of conducting sound investigation of incidents involving students

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