On 27 July 2018, the Fair Work Commission issued a series of determinations inserting a clause providing for five days of unpaid domestic and family violence into all modern awards ...
On 27 July 2018, the Fair Work Commission issued a series of determinations inserting a clause providing for five days of unpaid domestic and family violence into all modern awards as of 1 August 2018. The government has also committed to introducing legislation as soon as possible to amend the
In a rare win for employers, the Fair Work Commission has recently taken the unusual step of ordering indemnity costs against a manager accused of HR breaches, finding she kept pressing a ‘doomed to fail’ unfair dismissal application in a bid to inflict maximum harm.
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has determined that periods of ‘contiguous’ casual service are not to be counted as ‘continuous service’ when calculating permanent employees’ entitlements to redundancy pay, distinguishing a previous Full Bench decision.
Earlier this year, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision about the scope of the Miscellaneous Award, which, arguably, broadens its coverage.
Sexual harassment remains an important point of discussion in our workplaces. The #MeToo campaign continues and the Australian Human Rights Commission will be conducting the year-long National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces. We continue to see cases from the relevant courts and tribunals set out clear expectations in
Whether you are dealing with issues of poor performance, bad behaviour or employee misconduct, it is important that as an employer, you protect yourself against unfair dismissal claims by following the correct processes when dismissing employees.
On 14 June 2018, Safe Work Australia released its much-anticipated national guidance material on work-related psychological health and safety.
Before you make an employee redundant, watch this video from Partner Belinda Winter to learn more about your obligations and the steps you need to take as an employer when considering redundancy in your business.
The national minimum wage will increase to $719.20 per week (or $18.93 per hour). The weekly rate is based on a 38 hour week for a full-time employee. This constitutes an increase of $24.30 per week, or 64 cents an hour.
Many employers incorrectly assume that where they are paying an employee a salary, they are simply not covered by an award. Given the strict consequences for employers who fail to pay staff correctly under an award, it’s critical that employers understand their obligations.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised Komatsu Forklift Australia for fundamental failures of due process in its dismissal, via email, of a worker who had been absent due to mental health issues.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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