The Fair Work Commission (FWC) have again released their annual update for employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes effective 26 August 2024.
As we move into the new financial year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) have again released their annual update for employment law. Here’s what employers need to know about the changes.
A recent decision to issue an intractable bargaining declaration (IBD) against an employer demonstrates the requirement for employers to engage in meaningful and genuine bargaining, and to consider making compromises they can live with to avoid risk later on.
Many workplaces have implemented a hybrid approach to work, allowing their employees to work from both home and the office.
The Federal Government is proposing a significant change to the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) powers to allow them to set minimum standards for ‘employee-like’ forms of work, including gig economy work.
Learn about the changes following the amendments to the Fair Work Act in December 2022 which has left employment law in a period of substantial and significant reform.
Coleman Greig Lawyers discuss the most intriguing topic in the employment law space at the moment which is the proposed introduction of a standard four-day working week.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently handed down a decision that gives some clarification on the issue of constructive dismissal.
One of the main themes of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 is flexible working arrangements.
The Fair Work Commission’s (‘FWC’) anti-sexual harassment jurisdiction commenced on 11 November 2021. Section 789FF of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FWA’) provides that the FWC may
On 19 July 2021, the full bench of the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) led by President Iain Ross confirmed the changes that will be necessary
Australian Minimum wage increases to stimulate post-pandemic economy At approximately 3:30pm on 16 June 2021, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) handed down its heavily
Just as we anticipated, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) is progressively finalising matters that have arisen out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Albeit gradual, we
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up workplaces in many ways, least of all by requiring employers to adopt new policies and procedures to manage and
When all is said and done, an employer may have a valid reason for sacking an employee, but if the sacking is unfair, the employer
Managing employees through the disciplinary process can be difficult. At all times, the manager or employer should maintain the utmost professionalism and courtesy (even where
Although an employer may have a valid reason to terminate an employee, the Fair Work Commission can still find the dismissal harsh, unjust or unreasonable
In Dyson v Centennial Myuna Pty Ltd (2020) the Fair Work Commission (‘the Commission’) reinstated a senior Undermanager after he was terminated for breaches of its workplace
Getting into a relationship at work with a colleague can be more trouble than its worth, especially when personal issues start intruding into the workplace,
The Federal Government has recently announced it will extend JobKeeper payments for some businesses beyond September 2020 and into 2021, in order to keep the
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