Ignorance is bliss. However, when it comes to the law this is not so. Just because someone does not know the law does not discharge them of their liability for any breaches. This is so even for small business employers. Though small businesses are less likely to have the funds to employ or retain dedicated […]
Published 16 April 2020 On 1 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) issued a Statement outlining its intention to update 103 awards during the coronavirus pandemic. On 8 April 2020, the FWC made determinations varying 99 awards (listed at the end of this newsletter). The determinations inserted a temporary new schedule into these awards providing employees with: 2 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]