In a decision released by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission this week (Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union – Construction and General Division v Port Kembla Coal ...
In a decision released by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission this week (Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union – Construction and General Division v Port Kembla Coal Terminal Limited [2015] FWCFB 4075), the last word was had on the argument between the CFMEU and Port Kembla Coal
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a property manager not to make contact with two employees who were found to have been bullied by the manager. The manager has also been ordered not to enter the workplace while the two employees are at work or to access their portfolios. The
The Productivity Commission recently delivered a draft report into workplace relations in Australia. While the Commission is still calling for submissions and intends to finalise its recommendations by November 2015, the Commission has made some recommendations that signal some good news for employers.
In a recent decision of the Full Federal Court in CFMEU v Endeavour Coal Pty Ltd FCAFC 76 the employer’s removal of an employee from the weekend work roster because of the employee’s unreliable and unpredictable work attendance due to personal/carer’s leave did not constitute a breach of the general
Recent amendments to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 mean that many companies can offer more tax effective incentives to their employees under an employee share scheme (ESS).
Commencing 1 July 2015 there will be an increase in the national minimum wage. Employers will need to be aware of the increased costs.
The recent decision of Burdziejko v ERGT Australia Pty Ltd [2015] FWC 2308 has significant consequences for employers when offering direct employment to labour hire workers.
Despite strong union and employee opposition, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) permitted the termination of 12 enterprise agreements that had passed their nominal expiry date while the parties were bargaining for a new agreement.
Since 2010 there has been ongoing confusion about whether annual leave loading (and other payments associated with annual leave) must be paid to employees upon termination of their employment.
In the recent decision of Penglase v Allied Express Transport Pty Ltd [2015] FCCA 804, the Federal Circuit Court ordered an employer pay a penalty for engaging in adverse action in breach of section 351 of the Fair Work Act 2009 by offering an employee a reduced role at work
In a recent decision the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission considered the meaning of ‘at work’ for the purposes of the anti-bullying provisions.
Your job application questions may be inadvertently putting your business at risk of a discrimination complaint, which could lead to costly litigation and potential penalties.
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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