13 Jul UPDATE – FOUR YEARLY REVIEW OF MODERN AWARDS
The Fair Work Commission is in the process of conducting its legislated four yearly review of Modern Awards and has handed down a decision (4 yearly review of modern awards...
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06 Jun ARE YOU READY FOR 1 JULY?
1 July is an important date for employers as it often signals changes to employees’ pay entitlements. This year on 1 July employers need to be prepared and ensure that from...
06 Jun MINIMUM WAGE SET TO INCREASE BY 3.3%
The Fair Work Commission has today delivered its annual wage review decision, increasing the minimum wage by 3.3% from $672.70 per week or $17.70 per hour to $694.90 per week...
28 Apr DOCUMENTS LODGED IN SUPPORT OF ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS CONSIDERED PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Ron Southon Pty Ltd [2016] FWCFB 8413 has held that documents filed in the...
31 Mar FULL FEDERAL COURT RULES EMPLOYER COULD DIRECT EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND MEDICAL APPOINTMENT
The Full Bench of the Federal Court in Grant v BHP Coal Pty Ltd [2017] FCAFC 42, has upheld an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee who refused to attend...
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...
17 Oct NEWS ALERT – Workplace Investigations – updates, tips and traps
It is becoming increasingly common that proceedings at the Fair Work Commission are requiring the Commission to review an investigation. As a result 2016 has seen a number of significant...
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...
06 Apr March Newsletter: Fair Work Commission Provides Guidance on Reasonableness Relating to Medical Examinations
Fair Work Commission Provides Guidance on Reasonableness Relating to Medical Examinations A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission has clarified when it may be reasonable for an employer to direct...