‘It all started with Casual Relationship’ In the recent matter of Workpac Pty Ltd v Skene; the Federal Court examined the meaning of ‘Casual Employee’ for purposes of section 86 of the Fair Work Act ( Entitlement to Annual Leave) The court...
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission in a late announcement has advised an increase to state award rates which took effect on the 1st July. Business owners who are operating in the state industrial relations system are advised to check the latest...
Where an employee claims a breach of any of the following employer obligations:- the National Employment Standards a modern award an enterprise agreement a workplace determination a national minimum wage order an equal remuneration wage order method and frequency of...
Over the years we have had to deal with a number of issues relating to flawed industrial advice being provided to our members via other professional service providers in unrelated fields. Whilst, to some degree, questioning particular reasons for doing things or the...
According to a press release received from the Fair Work Ombudsman’s office, the operators of a Gold Coast restaurant have been penalised more than $284,000 and criticised by a Judge for their “heinous” conduct after paying overseas workers as little...
