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...