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Your go-to hub for legal updates, expert articles and practical insights on workplace, employment and industrial relations law – helping Australian employers stay informed, reduce risk and lead with confidence. Explore our latest content and downloadable resources below.
First industrial manslaughter conviction
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First industrial manslaughter conviction

In a first for Australia, Queensland company Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd (BAR) was convicted of industrial manslaughter and fined $3 million dollars.

Federal Court Doubles Down on Casuals Double Dippi
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Federal Court Doubles Down on Casuals Double Dipping

The Full Federal Court has today reconfirmed that casual employees working regular and systematic hours with “predictable periods of working time” are likely to be considered permanent employees, regardless of what their contract says and regardless of the payment of a casual loading. 

Can Employers Direct Employees to Download the COV
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Can Employers Direct Employees to Download the COVIDSafe app?

Given the workplace safety risk of COVID-19 for almost all workplaces (and their clients and customers), should employers be directing their employees to download COVIDSafe to make their workplaces safer?

99 Modern Awards Varied
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99 Modern Awards Varied

Last night the Fair Work Commission varied 99 modern awards (full list see Attachment A) to insert a new Schedule – ‘Additional measures during the COVID-19 pandemic’. This provides an entitlement to unpaid ‘pandemic leave’ and the flexibility to take twice as much annual leave at half pay.

Fair Work Act amendments and JobKeeper subsidy
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Fair Work Act amendments and JobKeeper subsidy

The Federal Government JobKeeper wage subsidy legislation has been passed and we have prepared a summary that will guide you through the dramatic amendments to the Fair Work Act.

Breaking news: Modern Awards Statement
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Breaking news: Modern Awards Statement

The Fair Work Commission has just issued a statement proposing, on its own initiative, to vary approximately 80 Modern Awards, Find out more.

Restaurant Industry Award 2010 COVID-19 amendments
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Restaurant Industry Award 2010 COVID-19 amendments

Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors has today filed an application on behalf of Restaurant and Catering Industrial (RCI) to vary the Restaurant Industry Award 2010 in response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Unprecedented changes to Clerks - Private
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COVID-19 Unprecedented changes to Clerks - Private Sector Award

Following an expedited hearing this morning, the Fair Work Commission has now handed down its decision in the Clerks-Private Sector Award, varying employment conditions for 1million+ clerical workers in response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 FAQs guide
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COVID-19 FAQs guide

In our commitment to provide up-to-date information on the evolving COVID-19 situation, we have prepared a guide of frequently asked questions to help you navigate your business obligations

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