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Under the general protection provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), an employer cannot take adverse action against an employee because they propose to make an inquiry…5 mins read
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The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) obliges a Jobkeeper-qualified employer receiving JobKeeper subsidies for an employee not to pay less than the greater of: the amount of the JobKeeper…4 mins read
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UpdatesThe Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth) (SG Act) deems certain workers to be employees for the purposes of Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) even if the worker is engaged under…5 mins read
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UpdatesYou must not terminate an employee's employment unless the employer has given the employee written notice of the day of the termination5 mins read
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In September 2017, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) was amended to allow holding companies and franchisors to be held liable for breaches of the law engaged in…
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Employers can lawfully stand down an employee pursuant to section 524 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) where an employee cannot be usefully employed.
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If an employer cannot pay redundancy payments under the National Employment Standards (NES), section 120 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) gives the Fair Work Commission (FWC) power…4 mins read
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In the year of COVID-19, employees’ leave entitlements have become more important than ever. The ability for an employee to take leave when they have COVID-19, or they are unable…5 mins read
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An employee may serve their employer in a variety of different roles during an employment relationship. This is common in the case of professional or managerial employees.4 mins read
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A lot of our clients are taking the opportunity to review significant legal developments over the recent period and ensure they are doing what they need to address the implications…6 mins read
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