Published 14 April 2020 Recently the Fair Work Commission held that interim anti-bullying orders are not a means by which an employee can prevent their termination in unfair circumstances until the anti-bullying application has been determined. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act), the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) is able to issue anti-bullying orders…
Author: Brian Powles
Brian is an accredited specialist in employment and industrial relations law, who is partner of a successful boutique Sydney law firm. He also hosts the Working Knowledge podcast.
COVID-19 Update: The Legislation Explained
Published 9 April 2020 On Tuesday, we published our Covid-19 Update: JobKeeper Payment – What we know so far newsletter. Yesterday, 8 April 2020, parliament sat in a special session to pass the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020 and the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Bill 2020. The bills include the framework under which…
COVID-19 Update: Variation of the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010
Published 8 April 2020 On 28 March 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) decided to vary the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2010 (the Award) by inserting Schedule I – Award Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Schedule aims to apply from 28 March 2020 until 30 June 2020. In summary, the temporary changes to the Clerks…
COVID-19 Update: JobKeeper Payment – What we know so far
Published 6 April 2020 On 30 March 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the Government would introduce ‘a $1,500 per fortnight JobKeeper payment to keep Australians in their jobs’. An urgent announcement made which was intended to prevent job losses. However, this scheme will depend upon legislation being enacted. We understand that parliament will return…
What are your Work Entitlements during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Published 24 March 2020 After a season of devastating bushfires, Australia has now been hit by the outbreak of coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19). Many employers are confronted with the impact the pandemic may have on their workplace and employees. Employers and employees should be aware of their rights and obligations in the midst…
Employment Underpayments – How to Assess and Address
Published 28 February 2020 With a focus on employee underpayments from recent media scandals, in this month’s newsletter, we take a look at some of the issues with underpayments and what you should be aware of to stay payroll compliant. Given recent underpayment scandals, it is clear that payroll compliance is going to be a…