Unfortunately, there are times, especially during this pandemic, where employers will need to consider redundancies within their workplace. It’s important to get the facts and processes around redundancies correct to ensure the best outcome for all parties involved. … keep reading
The High Court of Australia handed down a decision on 13 August 2020, clarifying the rules around personal/carer’s leave; in particular, how it is accrued and taken under the terms of the National Employment Standards (NES). … keep reading
When you consider that 3 out of 5 serious workplace injuries involve Tradies, it is no wonder that the Australian Physiotherapy Association has created a national campaign addressing this. … keep reading
On 5 August 2020, the Fair Work Commission made a determination to vary the Real Estate Award. Schedule I has now been inserted to temporarily allow additional award flexibility during the coronavirus for commission-only arrangements. … keep reading
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently made determinations varying the following awards:
- Aged Care Award
- Nurses Award
- Health Services Award
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After the Fair Work Commission completed a Modern Award review process in 2017, they have been rolling out weekend penalty rate variations across various industries in phases. … keep reading
From 1 July 2020, eligible employees can now choose to split their Parental Leave Pay (PLP) so they take it over 2 separate periods within 2 years. … keep reading
The Fair Work Commission has made some changes to the following awards, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2020. … keep reading
With so much focus on lockdown, operating restrictions and frontline workers, no one expected just how much COVID-19 was going to change the way we work for ALL employees. So much so that understanding when we can and cannot go back to the workplace can be quite challenging to navigate. To make life easier, we have answered your biggest questions below: … keep reading
The Fair Work Commission has recently announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages, including modern award rates.
Due to the current pandemic situation, these increases will be rolled out across 3 different time periods, according to the relevant industry your business employs people in. … keep reading