*The changes take effect on the first pay cycle after 1 March 2020. For many employers this will be on or about 12 March 2020. *The regime may be expanded over time, but at this stage, employers just need to review their arrangements regarding full-time staff who fall under one of the 22 Awards effected...
With many businesses experiencing a sudden downturn as a result of the COVID-19 virus, an immediate concern is how to manage staffing levels without falling foul of Australia’s employment laws. The reality is that in many industries, for a number of months ahead, companies will need to reduce staffing levels to manage their wages burden....
Some major changes are taking place regarding the status of casual employees which businesses need to be on top of. Casuals get a higher hourly rate for their work, but in exchange for this, they do not have any personal (sick) leave, notice or redundancy entitlements. Their casual status renders their position vulnerable to termination,...
When running a business, one of the largest challenges you will encounter is managing staff. This is especially the case when an employee’s services are no longer necessary, or if they are underperforming. In these instances, it is crucial that you, as a business owner, take careful steps to avoid any claims of unfair dismissal...
Are you underpaying your employees and if so, what are the consequences? The Fair Work Ombudsman (“the FWO”) has wide reaching powers and can conduct workplace investigations regarding compliance with workplace laws. Following investigations regarding the underpayment of employees, the FWO can: Issue a contravention letter advising an employer of the laws broken and how...
With the development of recording and surveillance technology, it is much easier for employees and employers to make secret recordings of meetings and conversations (for example). However, an issue can arise when one party intends to use such a recording as evidence in a proceeding before the Fair Work Commission (Commission). Before considering two recent...
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