Under the Jobkeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the Coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. The payment is worth $1,500 gross per fortnight for eligible employees for a maximum period of six months....
Key issues Some of the more challenging business decisions under consideration by employers during the current period include: Resizing their business operations; Temporary business closure or stand down of employees; and Termination of employment and/or redundancies....
In Jenny Edinger's and Morgan Barnsby's article, Family and Domestic Violence Leave, they share their insights on: The Australian Government's amendments of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). The definition of family and domestic violence under the FW Act. Leave...
Key issues The modern awards that have been impacted by this change include: Clerks - Private Sector Award 2010; Legal services Award 2010; and Manufacturing and Associated Industry and Occupations Award 2010. Some of the changes to any annualised salary arrangement...
Reflecting on the effect of these changes and trends in relation to some workplace matters, we comment below on the current requirements and some of the key takeaways for employers. We have selected and focused on a few emerging compliance issues that we have...
In this edition we cover: the review of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code; the proposed reform of Federal Discrimination Legislation; and a High Court decision in relation to public servants and their political views. Please click on the image below to download...
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017 came into effect on 1 July 2019. The amendments outline changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) and will affect a wide range of businesses....
Latest Decisions Step Aside: FWC Member refuses to reallocate matter after Full Bench’s recommendation Further to our June Alert (click here), the Full Bench in Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Watpac Construction Pty Ltd t/a Watpac...
Latest News Minimum wage increase The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to increase the national minimum wage by 3% or $19.49 per hour for adults effective 1 July 2019. On that basis, we encourage employers to compare their current rates under any...
Our Employment and Workplace Relations team have put together this excellent resource when considering whether a person is an employee compared to an independent contractor. Whilst the factors to determine the issue are well-established, the distinction can be complex...