New legislation extends the offence of industrial manslaughter to the resource sector.
Employment Law
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
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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.
Changes to Awards – Annualised Salary
Changes to annualised wages in Modern Awards took effect on 1 March 2020 and if you’re an employer these amendments will require you to review your contracts to ensure that you are continuing to comply with your obligations.
Are you an employer? What do you have to do to manage Coronavirus in your business?
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Our news feeds are being flooded at the moment with news of COVD-19 and understandably there is some concern amongst Queensland businesses regarding the impact that this virus may have on business.
Minimum Wage Increase from 1 July 2019
The Fair Work Commission has issued their Annual Wage Review which will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2019 and will see both the national minimum wage and the modern award minimum wages increase by 3%.
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.
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