Two recent High Court decisions have made it clear that the terms of a written contract are essential when determining the classification of an employee.
Employers
Collecting and Storing Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Status
It is important that employers understand their responsibilities and their employee’s rights when it comes to requesting Covid-19 vaccination status information.
Employer’s Win Casual Fight
Earlier this week, the High Court handed down its decision in favour of Workpac, finding that earlier decisions in the matters of Skene v Workpac and Rossato v Workpac had been incorrectly decided.
Criminalisation of Wage Theft in Queensland
New Queensland legislation makes employers criminally liable if they intentionally steal from their employees.
Redundancies – Which Employees are Selected for Redundancy?
turned_in_notAdverse Action Claim, Employees, Employers, Fair Work Act, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal
How can employers select employees for redundancies without exposing themselves to unfair dismissal claims?
JobKeeper 2.0
Extensions to JobKeeper payments have been announced. What does this mean for Employers?
Workpac v Rossato – ‘Double Dipping’ for Casual Employees
What does the recent Federal Court decision regarding casual employees mean for employers? Can casual employees be considered a full-time employee?
Australian Governments JobKeeper
turned_in_notCoronavirus, COVID-19, Employees, Employers, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, JobKeeper, Pandemic
Enrolment for the Australian Government JobKeeper payment is now open via the ATO and you must act NOW to be eligible for the backdating of payments.
Further Changes to Awards amid Coronavirus
The Fair Work Commission has proposed to vary 103 awards to include special temporary measures regarding the coronavirus.
Award Flexibility During Coronavirus
Fair Work Commission has made changes to various awards which are effective immediately and will remain in place until 30 June 2020.
News
Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
