Discussions surrounding a Model Term dealing with Family and Domestic Violence leave have resulted in a draft suggested clause for addition to federal modern awards. The model clause is likely to apply to all employees, including casuals in workplaces where a federal...
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...
What is ACCESSORIAL LIABILITY and how or when can it impact employers? Understanding and managing your supply chain helps identify and then to protect your business from the potential impact of accessorial liability. For example, businesses can be held legally...
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...
The Fairwork Commission has announced its decision on the annual federal 2017/2018 wage review. Federal system employees on the minimum wage will receive a 3.5% ($24.30 per week) wage increase. This means the minimum federal adult wage, as of the 1st July 2018 will...
The conclusion of an unfair dismissal case heard by the Fair Work Commission recently upheld an employer’s decision to terminate an employee for misconduct and breaching confidentiality. The employee had made complaints to her employer that she had been bullied...
