In this recent decision, a café and its general manager were ordered to pay penalties exceeding a combined total of $230,000 for contraventions of the FW Act described by the ...
In this recent decision, a café and its general manager were ordered to pay penalties exceeding a combined total of $230,000 for contraventions of the FW Act described by the Court as being brought about by ‘deliberate indifference’ to obligations arising under the FW Act and the applicable modern award.
Section 392(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides that, if the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is satisfied that misconduct of a person contributed to the employer’s decision to dismiss the person, the FWC must reduce the amount of compensation it would otherwise order by an appropriate amount on
In the recent decision of Amy Greene v Floreat Hotel Pty Ltd [2020] FWCFB 6019, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has reiterated that casual employees’ hours need not be consistent or predictable for their employment to be regular and systematic.
On 31 August 2020, Mr McLean pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to 10 charges of dishonesty in relation to a claim for compensation made under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. On 19 November 2020, Mr McLean received a prison sentence for the offences.
Safe Work Australia has released a new work health and safety (WHS) guide to assist persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
The promoted team members include Mali Karunaratne from the litigation and dispute resolution practice, Michael Donnelly from the property team and Megan Pool from the workplace relations and safety practice.
My ex-partner is screaming at my staff, throwing tantrums in the tea room and has a client-losing attitude. Can I sack them?
The Federal Government has announced a host of reforms set to be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 9 December, including that casual workers who meet certain criteria must be offered permanent employment. The reforms also include a definition of a ‘casual’.
Employers that have underpaid compulsory superannuation up to 31 March 2018, and who did not take advantage of the amnesty, will now generally be subject to a base penalty of between 100% and 200% of the superannuation guarantee charge (SGC).
Legislation that criminalises wage theft has commenced in Queensland. The new legislation will also make it easier for employees to recover unpaid wages through the Industrial Magistrates Court.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has released a must-read guide for all businesses that operate in the horticulture industry.
The JobKeeper scheme has been extended to 28 March 2021 at reduced rates and with other changes to the available flexibilities for employers.
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.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.