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November 28, 2019

ALERT!
Queensland Government passes legislation for part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts, Enterprise Agreements, Policies and Procedures

On 27 November 2019 the Palaszczuk State Government passed legislation to amend the Holidays Act 1983, with the key takeaway for employers being that hours worked after 6.00pm on Christmas Eve will now be a part-day public holiday. The change follows similar changes in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Specifically, following the change, the […]

November 13, 2019

ALERT!
Important Upcoming Changes

Awards and Employee Entitlements, Employment Contracts

In this alert we touch on some of the important upcoming changes that you need to be aware of in relation to: Annualised Salaries in Awards Mandatory Whistleblower Policies due 1 January 2020 Award changes Annualised Salaries in Awards – changes coming The Fair Work Commission recently decided that changes will be made to the annualised salary […]

October 30, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
To Post or not to Post? Social Media Roundup – Lessons from Recent Cases

Policies and Procedures, Unfair Dismissal Discrimination, Dismissal, Misconduct, social media policy, Termination, Unfair Dismissal

This month we look at employee use (or misuse) of social media. We examine some recent cases and highlight some tips for employers to help manage similar issues. Social media – where are we now? There has been growth in the number of Court cases relating to the use (or misuse) of social media by […]

September 25, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
The Dawn Of A New “Day” – Recent Full Federal Court Decision Shakes Up the Meaning and Accrual of Personal/Carer’s Leave Entitlements

Archive Carer's leave, Employee Entitlements, Personal Leave

This month we look at a recent Full Federal Court decision which is likely to have significant impacts on the accrual and taking of personal/carer’s leave. We explain how this decision affects employers and outline the steps you should take to ensure you are managing your employee entitlements correctly. Quick refresher – The entitlement to […]

August 28, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
The Anti-Bullying Regime Under The Fair Work Act – What You Need To Know

Discrimination and Harassment, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures Bullying, Discrimination, Employment Law, harassment, Karki

This month we look at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) ‘stop bullying’ jurisdiction and explain what employers need to know about the increasing prevalence of these claims being made by employees. We explore what constitutes ‘bullying’ under the regime and give examples of what does not meet the definition. We also set out some important […]

July 31, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Are You Complying with the New Whistleblower Laws?

Policies and Procedures

The revamped federal whistleblower laws commenced on 1 July 2019 and they have some teeth. A whistleblower is an insider or a person related to an organisation who reports misconduct or other inappropriate activity that has occurred within the organisation. Certain legal protections are provided to whistleblowers and the recent changes have significantly expanded and strengthened the […]

July 8, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Why Contracts and Policies are Essential

Employment Contracts, Policies and Procedures, Restraint of Trade, Termination of Employment

The importance of having well-written employment contracts and workplace policies cannot be underestimated as they can set a very clear framework in which the relationship between the parties will be regulated. They also provide significant assistance when resolving workplace disputes. Why have employment contracts? Failure to enter into a written contract of employment with employees […]

June 25, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
When is it Reasonable to Request Medical Information from your Ill Employee?

Managing Ill and Injured Employees

Managing ill employees is no easy task. For instance, what do you do if your employee is absent from work due to illness for days, weeks or even months on end? When can you request that the employee give you more detailed medical information to help you understand the illness and their capacity for work? […]

June 6, 2019

ALERT!
Business Owners Take Note: The FWO has disclosed its Enforcement Priorities for 2019-2020

Independent Contractor Agreements, Sham Contracting

On 3 June 2019, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced that it has been given increased powers and resources from Parliament to crack down on employers who are not adhering to Australia’s Industrial Relations laws. The issues that the FWO will be targeting in 2019-2020 include: Sham contracting; Franchising arrangements; and Supply chain risks. Underpayments, […]

May 24, 2019

EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Employee or Contractor? The risks of getting it wrong are about to increase

Employment Contracts, Independent Contractor Agreements, Sham Contracting

Independent contractor arrangements – while they have their place, they can be risky and it looks like the risks are about to increase considerably. It is vitally important for businesses to correctly identify the persons performing work for them as either an employee or a contractor. By this we mean a true employee or a […]

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