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The entitlement to paid personal/carer's leave is calculated under s 96(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act).5 mins read
![High Court clarifies NES paid personal/carer’s leave]()
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Enterprise agreements made under the Fair Work Act 2009 must include a term requiring the employer and the employees, to which the agreement applies, to consult the employees about a…4 mins read
![When does insourcing trigger an obligation to consult?]()
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The ongoing financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has seen businesses implement a number of salary reductions to remain financially viable.3 mins read
![Pandemic-related pay cuts may bring employees into unfair dismissal jurisdiction]()
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An employee covered by the unfair dismissal laws under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) can challenge the fairness of their retrenchment in the Fair Work Commission.5 mins read
![Why consultation is important when downsizing – even during the pandemic]()
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If you are standing down employees under a clause in an enterprise agreement, this will mean disputes about the stand-down decision can be referred to the Fair Work Commission (FWC)4 mins read
![Federal Court takes a broad view of the dispute settling powers of the Fair Work Commission under enterprise agreements]()
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A JobKeeper-enabling direction given by an employer to an employee of the employer does not apply to the employee if the direction is unreasonable in all of the circumstances.3 mins read
![JobKeeper-enabling directions need to be fair for all employee categories]()
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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently ruled that a casual employee who was given just 90 minutes’ notice before his employer told him he was no longer required was…
![Can’t dismiss a casual without a reason, FWC rules]()
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From 1 July 2020, the Miscellaneous Award 2010 covers more employees.
![The Miscellaneous Award now has expanded coverage]()
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UpdatesUnder the new JobKeeper amendments to the Fair Work Act, employers are able to issue JobKeeper-enabling stand down directions to JobKeeper-eligible employees to work a reduced number of hours, including…3 mins read
![JobKeeper-enabling stand down directions can’t be used to underpay employees for hours worked]()
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On 18 March 2020, the Australian Information Commissioner advised employers regarding their rights to request information from employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
![Request for information to assess COVID-19 risk is lawful and reasonable]()
