‘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...
We are asked on occasion to assist with information regarding Union right of entry and from time to time we come across interesting court cases that show what has been requested, what has been challenged and the court findings. For example: Extracts from the decision...
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...
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...
