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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.

Don’t let Procedural Fairness let you down!

Regardless of how clear the outcome may appear, the need for employers to follow due processes when making a decision to dismiss an employee, is paramount. Failure to do so may expose your organisation to an unfair dismissal matter. These three recent cases highlight the importance of following procedural fairness.

JobKeeper modified & extended for 6 months

On 21 July 2020 the Morrison Government announced a 6 month extension to the JobKeeper payment scheme for businesses that continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19. From 28 September 2020 a modified two tier JobKeeper scheme will be available for eligible businesses (including self employed and not-for-profits). This scheme will continue until 28 March 2021. Find out more and if you're eligible here.

Navigating your future of work

For any organisation who had employees forced to work from home in response to COVID-19, finding a way to frame our journey is a powerful way to align our people with a clear sense of direction and create a picture of the future we need.

FWC ANNUAL WAGE REVIEW DECISION 2019 – 2020

The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel has awarded a 1.75% increase to the national minimum wage and the minimum wages in Modern Awards. However, the increase will apply to different groups of Modern Awards from different dates in order to accommodate for the adverse effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Lessons for COVID-19 – Part 7: Habits to Reinforce Behaviour Change

In our 7th and final article in this series, applying behavioural insights to drive behaviour change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we explore ways to continue behaviour change initiatives throughout 2020.

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.

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Lights off tea room interludes justifies summary dismissal

A recent industrial decision makes clear that employees who deliberately don’t work for extended periods and claim wages may be summarily dismissed. It also provides guidance about who can be dismissed when employees collectively engage in misconduct but to varying degrees of culpability.

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