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ALERT | Is it time to review your annualised wage arrangements?

On the 1st of March 2020, the Fair Work Commission inserted a model clause relating to annualised wage arrangements into a number of Modern Awards. One year on, some Employers may be due to conduct an annual reconciliation of their annual wage arrangements against the entitlements provided by their relevant Modern Award. Even companies with sophisticated payroll systems and who are aware of compliance requirements, are susceptible to underpayment of wages. Is it time to review your annualised wage arrangements?

August 24, 2020

Wage theft, we have not forgotten about you!

While the employment landscape has largely been focused on dealing with the challenges associated with COVID-19, State Governments have made it clear that wage theft has not gone unnoticed. Now more than ever, with criminal legislation being implemented, it is vital that employers get it right.

August 17, 2020

High Court overturns Mondelez personal leave decision

The High Court has handed down its much awaited decision in the ‘Mondelez Personal Leave test case.’ The decision clarifies the interpretation of the entitlement to personal leave under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

August 12, 2020

JobKeeper eligibility tests amended

In light of Victoria’s coronavirus lockdown, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced on 7 August 2020 that the Government had made adjustments to JobKeeper eligibility by amending the requirements of the business turnover test and employee eligibility.

Worker Permit Scheme in place for Melbourne Workplaces

With stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions now in place, the Victorian Government has announced a Worker Permit Scheme for those employees required to attend the workplace.

The Art of the Workplace Review

There are occasions in workplaces when things just don’t seem right. Employers need to understand what the issues are and how they can be fixed - and the best way to find do this and to improve the workplace - is to talk to those directly affected.

Lessons for COVID-19 – Part 6: Strategies to influence behaviour during a pandemic

This article is Part 6 in a 7-part series applying behavioural insights to drive behaviour change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reminds of an important consideration for making decisions for your short and long term futures.

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FWC says Summary Dismissal of Practice Manager was Justified

A recent industrial case has shown that serious breaches committed by a medical practice manager can justify summary dismissal.

COVID-19 – Employees receiving JobKeeper cannot unreasonably refuse requests to take Annual Leave!

COVID-19 has financially devastated employers across Australia. In trying to meet these commercial challenges employers have had to consider all avenues available to them and act decisively.

That’s not fair!

FWC's President, Justice Iain Ross, estimated that there had been an increase in unfair dismissal claims by 60% in April, when compared to the same time last year. Additionally, he indicated that General Protections claims were up more than 20%. Learn the reasons why.

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