‘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...
Media reports recently have highlighted survey results that appear to indicate almost a quarter of Australian employees are apparently not taking their award entitlement to unpaid meal breaks. Workwise Advisory Services has received inquiries over time regarding the...
Recently we undertook a successful mediation for a member who was having protracted issues with an employee. As is often the case the employee had chosen to go on to sick leave and had claimed ‘stress’ due to workplace harassment. This is an increasingly...
