Employers are gearing up for a run of public holidays. Provisions requiring an employee to work on a public holiday in certain circumstances have been commonplace and not overly concerning. However, the Federal Court recently held that such a provision contravened the National Employment Standards.
Employers and employees alike must understand the terms of an applicable employment contract or agreement, which is binding over and provides guidance in relation to
It’s that time again – From 1 July 2021, Australia’s superannuation guarantee (SG) will increase from 9.5% to 10%. Adjustment to the SG rate is
Across Australia, the Fair Work Commission regulates minimum conditions of employment across all industries. The Fair Work legislation provides for 10 National Employment Standards (NES)
A recent Supreme Court decision highlighted the importance for employers to pay terminated employees their full entitlements including payment in lieu of the notice period
Woolworths recently joined an ever-growing club of businesses, including Wesfarmers, Qantas, Commonwealth Bank and Super Retail Group self-reporting employee underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Throughout the life of your business, you will have employees take parental leave. It is important to know what their parental leave entitlements are, so
When an employer terminates an employee’s contract of employment, they are required to pay an amount for redundancy based on the employee’s years of continuous
Ever wondered if your employer is storing your personal data and information? A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission Full Bench has analysed closely whether employers
When an employee makes a claim against their employer, you should know exactly what the claim is, the evidence they intend to rely on and
Terminating an employee is a confronting experience. Surely, in the digital age where text, email and instant messaging is commonplace, reducing the personal element of
Stephen Booth We are about to step into a new financial year, which means that numerous reference points relevant to employment law will alter due
The notice period is the most likely time that an employee will attempt to steal confidential information, so businesses need to manage the transition process carefully in order to get the most out of departing employees, while also protecting themselves from risk.
Engineering and advisory company Aurecon is introducing a visual employment contract, effectively eliminating the bulk of the text from their employment contracts by using pictures.
When an employee resigns, it is often prudent for their employer to keep the departing employee on their books. During this period, the employer may instruct the employee not to attend their place of work – but to still remain available to perform duties as directed. This is commonly known as ‘gardening leave’.
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