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.
Fair Work
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?
Heat of the moment resignations
Can you accept an employee’s heat of the moment resignation? Heat of the moment resignation are not rare. They often occur following a disagreement with an employee where they proclaim “I am done”, “I am out of here” or even…
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.
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?
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
