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Developments in the domestic violence leave case
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Developments in the domestic violence leave case

The remaining members of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission have today handed down their much anticipated decision in the domestic violence leave test case.

Unfair dismissal high-income threshold set to incr
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Unfair dismissal high-income threshold set to increase up to $142,000

Employers should be aware that a greater number of employees will potentially have access to the unfair dismissal regime from 1 July 2017

Annual Wage Review decision
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Annual Wage Review decision

Earlier today (6 June 2017) the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual wage review decision. The decision applies to all employees covered by modern awards, enterprise awards, as well as award free employees.

Penalty Rates transition dates set by Fair Work Co
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Penalty Rates transition dates set by Fair Work Commission

The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its decision confirming when penalty rates reductions will take effect in the retail hospitality, pharmacy and fast food sectors.

Employment Law Specialist Firm of the Year 2017
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"Employment Law Specialist Firm of the Year" 2017

ABLA takes out Highly Commended in the coveted Australasian Law Awards 2017.

Employers face higher penalties from 1 July 2017
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Employers face higher penalties from 1 July 2017

Employers who are found by a Court or Tribunal to have breached their obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) will face higher maximum penalties from 1 July 2017.

Restructuring and redundancies
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Restructuring and redundancies

There are a number of very good reasons as to why businesses like to announce restructures and implement the resulting redundancies as soon as they can.

First instalment of the family and domestic violen
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First instalment of the family and domestic violence leave decision

One member of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has today delivered his decision in relation to the ACTU’s claim for an additional 10 days of paid leave per year in all Modern Awards for all employees experiencing family and domestic violence.

Blurred lines: social media and out-of-work conduct
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Blurred lines: social media and out-of-work conduct

Employers are increasingly willing to regulate out-of-hours social media conduct as it relates to the workplace. But just how far can they go?

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