Dangers of Terminating a Casual Employee Unlawfully
We have previously advised of the dangers of terminating a casual employee without due process. The Federal Court has confirmed that section 340(1) of the Fair Work Act applies to a casual employee. This provides the general protection that: a person, “must not take...
Long Distance Travel Allowance for employees in Building and Construction Award
So, you have a construction project that is in another town or city and require your employees to travel to and from the construction site. One thing to consider is under the Building and Construction On-Site General Award 2020, there is a ‘distant work payment’...
Changes to Manufacturing Award and Timber Award to clarify redundancy and other award terms
There have been clarifications to redundancy and other award terms in the: Manufacturing Award Timber Award. This is part of the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Award Review. This applies from the first full pay period that starts on or after 2 May 2022. Manufacturing...
New minimum wage guarantee for pieceworkers under the Horticulture Award
From the first pay period on or after 28 April 2022, there is a new minimum wage guarantee and new record keeping requirements for pieceworkers under the Horticulture Award. New piece rate rules Under the Horticulture Award, full-time, part-time or casual employees...
Are you issuing the latest Fair Work Information Statement and Casual Employment Information Statement?
Employers have to give every new employee a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as possible after, they start their new job. Employers also have to give every new casual employee a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement at the...
Financial advisory business operators face court for alleged employee underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a financial advisory service based in Parramatta, Sydney. Facing court are Centennial Wealth Pty Ltd and sole director Ms Nevenka “Natasha” Lovric. The regulator began an investigation after...
Queensland fence construction company penalised $14200 for workplace law breaches
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $14,200 in penalties in court against the operators of a fence construction business in Goondiwindi, in southern Queensland. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $12,000 penalty against Drillchan Pty Ltd and...
New annual wage arrangements in the Marine Towage Industry
These arrangements, sometimes called annualised salaries, can be made from the first full pay period on or after 9 May 2022. Marine Towage changes Under the Marine Towage Award all full-time employees can agree to be paid under an annual wage arrangement. An...
New annual wage arrangements in the Health Services Industry
These arrangements, sometimes called annualised salaries, can be made from the first full pay period on or after 9 May 2022. Health Services changes Under the Health Services Award, full-time employees can agree to be paid an annual wage instead of a weekly or hourly...
What leave entitlements are available to an employee who is required to self-isolate due to COVID-19?
What leave entitlements are available to an employee who is required to self-isolate due to COVID-19? Carer's leave This leave is available where a household contact tests positive to covid-19 and the employee is required to care for this person (a positive RAT or PCR...
