My ex-partner is screaming at my staff, throwing tantrums in the tea room and has a client-losing attitude. Can I sack them? ...
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.
Confused about paying overtime to casuals? A recent Fair Work Commission decision gives clarity to employers about how overtime should be paid to casuals under each award.
A Fair Work Information Statement must be provided to each new employee under the National Employment Standards. Are you using the correct document, which was updated on 13 August following the Mondelez decision?
The High Court has overturned the Full Federal Court’s controversial decision in Mondelez v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138, about the meaning of a ‘day’ for the purposes of personal/carer’s leave entitlements under section 96 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA).
The Australian Government has opted to renew the JobKeeper scheme until 28 March 2021 at a series of reduced rates. In this article we discuss information on the renewed scheme and important clarifications on employer directions.
In Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd [2020], the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission held that the decisions in Workpac v Skene (and now, WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato ) remain judicially relevant in determining whether an employment relationship is casual, however the test is
‘Sham contracting’ has once again fallen under the microscope after the Full Federal Court overturned a decision that two delivery drivers were contractors, stating that, although in principle they were free to provide their services to other businesses, in reality they were only able to work for one master.
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.