by Nicole Dunn | Sep 23, 2020
89 of 122 modern awards were varied effective 1 November 2018 to include a requirement that an employer must pay an employee’s final pay no later than seven days after the day the employment ends. The new clause is set out below: Clause X Payment on termination of...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 23, 2020
While we know the majority of organisations have fun end of year events that go off without a hitch, the case of Sione Vai v ALDI Stores (A Limited Partnership) [2018] FWC 4118 reminds us of what needs to be done before and when it goes...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 15, 2020
Despite its humble beginnings, the #MeToo movement as we all know became an international calling card against sexual violence and harassment in the workplace. This was primarily due to what can only be described as a flood of complaints against Harvey Weinstein. The...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 15, 2020
First decision of the year! Thomas v Hanseatic Marine Engineer Pty Ltd t/as SilverYachts [2019] FWC 1 reminds employers that it isn’t about how much you pay your managers to take them outside the coverage of a modern award or unfair dismissal...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 15, 2020
Recently we have had a number of queries around managing current employees who are managing long term illnesses or injuries, or employees looking to return to work after having extended periods of leave due to illness or injury. We quickly remind...
by Nicole Dunn | Sep 15, 2020
The kitten has nothing to do with this topic. It is cute though. It is essential that when making decisions that affect employees, employers take into account provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“the Act”). Employers need to be aware that some...
