JobKeeper 2.0: What employers need to know
On 1 September 2020, the Federal Government passed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (JobKeeper Payments) Amendment Bill 2020 which has enabled…
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Right to toilet break a relief for employees
In the recent decision of Retail and Fast Food Workers Union Incorporated v Tantex Holdings Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1258, an…
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Claiming to be a modern-day Mr Darcy was no defence to sexual harassment
In the recent matter of Hughes trading as Beesley and Hughes Lawyers v Hill [2020] FCAFC 126 (Hughes v Hill), the Full…
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Abuse from the Anti-Mask ‘Activists’: The Obligations of Employers
One very recent and unwelcome phenomenon during the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia has been the emergence of the anti-mask “activists”…
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COVID-19 | Updated JobKeeper Scheme
On 21 July 2020, the Federal Government announced that it would be extending the JobKeeper payment scheme for eligible employers…
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COVID-19 | The Fairness Principle in Standing Down Employees
In the recent matter of Mr Ryan La Plume v Thomas Foods International Pty Limited T/A Thomas Foods International [2020] FWC…
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Meritas — An Introduction to Temporary Changes Affecting Businesses in Australia and New Zealand
Looking for business and legal guidance regarding COVID-19 updates and programs in Australia & New Zealand? This document has coverage across…
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COVID-19 | Fair Work Commission considers factors impacting redundancy payouts
In four (related) cases, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ruled in favour of an employer by reducing the redundancy…
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Fair Work Commission Full Bench Confirms Gig Worker’s Status
The status of gig economy workers has been a source of extensive debate in recent years. Michael Byrnes, Partner and Emily…
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Statutory Entitlements for ‘Casual’ Employees: Another WorkPac Decision
The Full Court of the Federal Court recently handed down a decision confirming that employees categorised and paid as “casuals” with…
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