by Nicole Dunn Lawyers | Dec 4, 2023
It’s getting to that time of year again when employers hold their annual end of year event. Generally at these events staff get together to eat drink and have a good time. Remember, the traditional employer organised end of year function is a work event. All of us...
by Nicole Dunn Lawyers | Nov 24, 2023
On 28 March 2023, the Full Federal Court delivered a decision in Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 51 (the Full Federal Court Decision) which had significant impacts for all employers who operate on public...
by Nicole Dunn Lawyers | Nov 21, 2023
In July 2023, Commissioner Hunt of the Fair Work Commission handed down her written reasons in the matter of Application by Lindsay Rosenblum [2023] FWC 1640. Commissioner Hunt’s decision granted Ms Rosenblum interim orders preventing the Employer from taking any...
by Nicole Dunn Lawyers | Nov 10, 2023
On Tuesday 30 October 2023, the Full Bench of the Federal Court of Australia handed down a decision which may have consequences for employers who have negotiated enterprise agreements, requiring back payment. The Facts Mr Murtagh was employed by the Roman Catholic...
by Nicole Dunn Lawyers | Oct 17, 2023
Myth: If I have a written employment contract with an employee, I don’t need to worry about the award, it doesn’t apply. Busted: This is not orrect – if an award applies to a role, it’s the industrial instrument for that role. An award sets out the minimum terms and...
by Nicole Dunn | Mar 31, 2021
Since March 2020 employers have faced mounting challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As JobKeeper 2.0 has now come to an end (28 March 2021) we thought it timely to address some questions that may arise for employers. The initial JobKeeper scheme certainly...
