On 6 December 2023, new laws commence which will change the way that fixed-term employment contracts can be used. Here’s what you need to know to avoid litigation/ fines if you’re an employer, or an illegal termination to your employment if you’re an employee. Context Since the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure
The Hospitality and Restaurant industries are known for their fast-paced environments with not a moment to spare. Yet, when it comes to payment of staff, it’s important to slow down and ensure that there is compliance with the Award requirements. This is particularly so noting that there have been recent changes to the Award and
There has been a lot of media coverage about the Bill which has been debated in Parliament in recent months − the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Bill – which seeks to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The Bill was passed on 2 December 2022 and received royal assent four days later. In early
All employers and employees are well aware of the way in which our workplaces have changed in the last two years. In March 2020 we published an article dealing with workers compensation issues arising from COVID-19. It focused on the need for employers to ensure safe work practices and a safe workplace, particularly with working
Background In May 2020, we wrote an article here on the groundbreaking consequences of the judgment handed down by the Full Court of the Federal Court in Workpac v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84. The judges of the Federal Court concluded that Mr Rossato was a permanent employee, despite being employed under six separate casual contracts.
In a recent article linked here, I discussed how food delivery partners were considered independent contractors rather than employees and how further regulation could assist in ensuring both their physical and economic safety. In a recent decision made by the Fair Work Commission found, that a food delivery driver was unfairly dismissed and was not
Concerns about the labour hire industry are not new, especially issues of wage theft, poor workplace health and safety practices, and denial of worker rights. As a result, the ACT Government has enacted legislation to establish a new Labour Hire Licencing Scheme to help protect workers who are employed under labour hire arrangements, and improve
My colleague Grace King, in a recent article linked here, outlined some important aspects of a Bill that will make changes to the Fair Work Act with respect to casual employees. The Bill declares that after 12 months engaged in a role and having worked a regular pattern of hours in the previous 6 months,
How changing your workplace policy affects everyone Policies are an integral part of any workplace as they help strengthen and clarify the standards that are expected of employees. Policies also help employers manage staff more effectively as they often define what is, and is not, acceptable in the workplace. Workplace policies can address many aspects
We have previously talked about implementing organisational policies addressed towards discrimination. But what do you do when allegations of discrimination are made? How should they be investigated, and by whom? As recent events have shown, even the most prominent organisations grapple with how to investigate and resolve these issues fairly, properly and in a timely
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