23 Feb NEWS ALERT – Changes to Penalty Rates
As part of the four yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission has announced yesterday that Sunday, public holiday and early/late night penalty rates will be reduced for...
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30 Jan The great Australian tradition of chucking a sickie – what can a boss do?
Who hasn’t thought about doing it? Google “chucking a sickie” and you will be presented with a number of how to guides, drawing on the proud Australian tradition – particularly following...
19 Dec December Firm Update – The Three Big Issues from 2016
Its Christmas time! That means 2017 is nearly here, which means it is time to reflect on the year that was. So the team at HR Law have looked back...
02 Dec Breach of Confidentiality – An employee has been ordered to pay his former employer $205,647.00
Many employers are concerned about the damage an employee could do if they were to take the company’s confidential information with them to a new employer. This is a common fear...
17 Oct NEWS ALERT – Annual salary successfully challenged by an employee
If you follow HR Law or one of the team on LinkedIn you will have seen last week that we posted an updated on a recent court decision where an...
01 Sep “I pay above award so that doesn’t apply to my business”
If I had a dollar for every time an employer said to me “I pay above award rates so that doesn't apply to my business” or “my staff are on...
01 Aug NES Series: Personal/Carer’s Leave
This article is the fourth in a series of articles outlining the operation of various National Employment Standards under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“Fair Work Act”). This article outlines...
29 Jun NES Series: Notice of Termination
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sets out base employee entitlements for notice periods on termination of employment by employers. This article is the third in a series of articles outlining the...
02 Jun End of Financial Year Parties: Minimising risk for employer and employee
With End of Financial Year Parties around the corner, are you prepared for the risks associated with providing alcohol at work-related functio The End of Financial Year is fast approaching, and for...
05 May April Newsletter: Fair Work Commission clarifies Right of Entry provisions under the Fair Work Act 2009
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission’s Full Bench has provided important guidance on the application of right of entry laws under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Section 492...