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June 6, 2019

ALERT!
Business Owners Take Note: The FWO has disclosed its Enforcement Priorities for 2019-2020

Independent Contractor Agreements, Sham Contracting

On 3 June 2019, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced that it has been given increased powers and resources from Parliament to crack down on employers who are not adhering to Australia’s Industrial Relations laws. The issues that the FWO will be targeting in 2019-2020 include: Sham contracting; Franchising arrangements; and Supply chain risks. Underpayments, […]

May 24, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Employee or Contractor? The risks of getting it wrong are about to increase

Employment Contracts, Independent Contractor Agreements, Sham Contracting

Independent contractor arrangements – while they have their place, they can be risky and it looks like the risks are about to increase considerably. It is vitally important for businesses to correctly identify the persons performing work for them as either an employee or a contractor. By this we mean a true employee or a […]

May 24, 2019

ALERT!
What does a Re-elected Coalition Government mean for Employers?

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts, Enterprise Agreements, Sham Contracting, Underpayment Claims

The Federal Election has come and gone with a surprise win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition. In this alert we look at what a re-elected Coalition will mean for employers. Crack down on underpaying Employees ‘Wage theft’ is a hot topic and a big focus for the Government and the Fair Work […]

April 1, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Dismissal Round Up & Lessons For Employers

Misconduct, Settlement Agreements, Termination of Employment, Unfair Dismissal

This month we round up some recent dismissal cases that provide valuable lessons for employers when stepping the sometimes perilous path of dismissing an employee. A dismissed employee can often be a disgruntled one, with potential to cause disharmony in the workplace even after they have left. Dismissed employees can bring various claims against former […]

February 12, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
2018 in Review and What to Expect in 2019

ALERT!
Government introduces Family and Domestic Violence Leave

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts, Enterprise Agreements

The Government has passed changes to the Fair Work Act providing employees with 5 days’ unpaid family and domestic violence leave each year. The new leave entitlement commenced on 12 December 2018 and has been added to the National Employment Standards (NES) of the Fair Work Act. The new NES leave entitlement is almost identical […]

January 9, 2019

ALERT!
Federal Government announces changes to casual employment

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts, Enterprise Agreements

There have been plenty of changes in relation to casual employment over the past few months with more changes just recently announced by the Federal Government. Firstly, the Government has amended the Fair Work Regulations to provide assistance to employers against ‘double-dipping’ claims made by casual employees who are paid a casual loading and then […]

January 8, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
New Requirements Regarding Flexible Working Arrangements and Foodora Decision Serves as a Timely Reminder About The Employee or Contractor Classification

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Policies and Procedures, Sham Contracting

This month we look at changes made to all modern awards regarding requests for flexible working arrangements. These changes were effective from 1 December 2018. We also look at the recent finding that a Foodora delivery rider was an employee not a contractor. This serves as a timely reminder about getting the ‘employee or independent […]

November 22, 2018

ALERT!
Casual Conversion

Awards and Employee Entitlements

Question: I have employed several employees on a casual basis for more than 12 months. I’ve heard that as of 1 October 2018, Award-covered casual employees are entitled to request conversion to part-time or full-time employment. What does this mean for me and what are my legal obligations? Answer: On 1 October 2018, all Awards […]

November 16, 2018

ALERT!
Changes to modern awards – commenced 1 November 2018

Awards and Employee Entitlements Adverse Action, Employee Entitlements, Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman, FWC, General Protections Claim, Termination, Unfair Dismissal

As part of its 4-yearly review, the Fair Work Commission has made changes to a number of modern awards. The changes are in relation to payment of wages on termination of employment as well as plain language re-drafting of several standard clauses. The changes take effect from the start of the first full pay period […]

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