27 May 2022
The 2022 Australian Federal Election results and what this means for industrial relations
Whether the new Labor government will govern in majority or some sort of minority supported by the minor parties remains...
23 May 2022
FWC in support of paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
On Monday, FWC full bench handed down its review decision that all modern awards should be amended to provide employees ...
13 May 2022
Redundancies - Making them genuine, lawful and respectful
No employer looks forward to a redundancy process – but it is crucial to take the time to step through the process prope...
06 May 2022
Termination of Employment : A reminder on procedural fairness
The procedural steps taken during the termination process are crucial. In a recent FWC decision Mr Simon Ronchi v Johns...
14 April 2022
Employee benefits may drive earnings over High Income Threshold
The High Income Threshold (HIT), adjusted each financial year, currently sits at $158,500....
13 April 2022
Full Bench confirms connection between out of hours conduct and employment
In a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision (Sydney Trains v Andrew Bobrenitsky), a full bench unanimously overturne...
08 April 2022
Unions seek 5 percent rise in minimum rates
Peak union body the ACTU has indicated it will pursue a 5% increase across all award rates in this year’s minimum wage r...
06 April 2022
WHS duties the same even with COVID-19 restrictions easing
A lack of public health orders is not an excuse for employers to drop the ball on keeping workplaces COVID-safe – that’s...
21 March 2022
Can I dismiss an employee for their out of hours conduct?
Yes, but only in limited circumstances....
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