WorkPac has sought special leave to appeal the Rossato decision handed down last month to the High Court. We have summarised this decision in our previous article which can be...
On 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court handed down its long-awaited decision in the case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84. The decision has reconfirmed the position...
As restrictions continue to lift, employers are beginning to tell employees that it is time to return to the workplace. But what if an employee refuses to return to work? There...
A three-step plan was finalised on 8 May 2020 to gradually remove baseline restrictions and make Australia COVID-safe. A summary of the steps can be accessed here - https://www.pm.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/three-step-framework-covidsafe-australia.pdf For businesses,...
Employers are welcoming the amendments to the JobKeeper Rules, which have provided some clarity for employers on some key matters. Following the media release published by the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP,...
On 24 April 2020, a media release was published by the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, Treasurer clarifying the operation of the rules regarding the JobKeeper payment to ensure the “integrity...
The wage subsidy to be provided by the Australian government as the JobKeeper payment was warmly received by employers. An employer can receive the JobKeeper payment for an eligible employee from...
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Critical Update As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Australia, there seems to be many theories circulating as to how employers should manage employees who are returning...
As part of the four yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission Full Bench has reviewed the coverage provisions of the Miscellaneous Award 2010 (“Award”). This is significant...