Fair Work Commission has made changes to various awards which are effective immediately and will remain in place until 30 June 2020.
Employers
UPDATE: Federal Government intervenes in casual worker court case
We recently reported on a case regarding casual a truck driver who was awarded accrued annual leave.
‘Casual’ Truck Driver awarded accrued annual leave
A recent landmark decision means that casual employees may be classed as permanent rather than casual if they fall into the category of being employed regular and predictable hours.
Long Service Leave and Casual Employment
Dispelling the myth! Long term casual employees are entitled to long service leave.
New Labour Hire Laws Have Commenced
On Monday 16 April 2018 new Queensland Labour Hire Laws commenced. If you are a labour hire provider and wish to continue operating, then you need to lodge an application for a licence before 15 June 2018.
Watch this space: casual employees right to convert to permanent employment
During the most recent review of the Modern Awards by the Fair Work Commission, they have decided that the Modern Awards should contain a provision that allows casual employees to elect to convert to either full-time employment or part-time employment, once they have met certain criteria.
Fair Work Ombudsman Prosecutes!
*** WARNING all Accountants, Bookkeepers, HR Advisors and Pay Advisors ***
Do you manage/pay wages? Are you paying them correctly and in accordance with Fair Work?
July is coming – Sunday Penalty Rate Changes!
On 23 February 2017, Fair Work Commission handed down a decision to vary penalty rates for some awards. These changes will come into effect from 1 July 2017.
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