Month in Review – April 2020
COVID-19 and Workplace Laws The New South Wales Government has amended the Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW) to allow for greater flexibility for employers and employees to access leave during the… Read Article →
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Month in Review – March 2020
In the News The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws Factsheet. The Fair Work Ombudsman is regularly updating this Factsheet. Women are being encouraged to enter the… Read Article →
Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Fat Lie
Being a working parent, whether it is full-time, part-time or as a casual, can be hard. There is the juggling act between an employee’s duties to their employer and wanting to give… Read Article →
Month in Review – February 2020
In the News Telstra is moving the majority of its suppliers to 20-day payment terms in the face of mounting community anger and after the telco risked losing hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts if… Read Article →
Month in Review – January 2020
In the News The Fair Work Commission has updated its Unfair Dismissal Benchbook. The update includes information on labour hire, dismissal notifications, transferring employees, loss of trust and confidence, application fees and… Read Article →
Work Christmas Parties – Employees May Risk More Than Their Dignity
The silly season is fast approaching and the annual work Christmas parties will be starting to happen. The combination of end-of-year cheer and alcohol can create some less than ideal situations for… Read Article →