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What’s the worst way to terminate employment?
From a colleague accidentally breaking the news to you, to turning up to work to see that your...
Dangers of Terminating a Casual Employee Unlawfully
We have previously advised of the dangers of terminating a casual employee without due process....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New annual wage arrangements in the Marine Towage Industry
These arrangements, sometimes called annualised salaries, can be made from the first full pay...
New annual wage arrangements in the Health Services Industry
These arrangements, sometimes called annualised salaries, can be made from the first full pay...
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...
Changes to Annualised Wage Arrangements in Hospitality and Restaurant Industries
Hospitality and Restaurant Industry Awards As of 1 September 2022, employees who are paid 125% or...
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