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IR Reform Series: EA Terminations
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IR Reform Series: EA Terminations

Following the Jobs Summit in Canberra the Federal Government has announced its intention to reform existing provisions of the Fair Work Act relating to terminating enterprise agreements.

Termination or a “Dismissal” Under Fair Work Laws
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Termination or a “Dismissal” Under Fair Work Laws

A 5-member Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has recently revisited what it means to be “dismissed” from one’s employment.

FWC reinforces High Court’s new “Employee v Contra
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FWC reinforces High Court’s new “Employee v Contractor” Test

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has concluded that a delivery driver was not an employee of Deliveroo and therefore not eligible to pursue an unfair dismissal claim.

Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill Introduced
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Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill Introduced

The Albanese Labor government has introduced a bill to create a ‘universal’ entitlement to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL).

All-time high pay-out ordered for bullied worker
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All-time high pay-out ordered for bullied worker

The Federal Court has ordered an employer to pay out a staggering $2.8 million to an employee who had her life “destroyed”.

Annual Wage Review Decision 2021/2022
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Annual Wage Review Decision 2021/2022

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in the 2021/2022 annual wage review.

Silica is the new asbestos
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Silica is the new asbestos

If your business uses silica in any form you need to be aware of the new laws now in effect in some States that will have significant impacts on work health and safety training regimes.

FWC decision highlights importance of communicatio
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FWC decision highlights importance of communication with injured workers

The FWC has upheld a finding that an employer’s lack of communication with an injured worker amounted to a forced resignation, thereby opening the door for the worker to pursue her claims against the employer.

Proposed changes to restaurant and hospitality awa
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Proposed changes to restaurant and hospitality awards

On 7 April 2022, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision which proposes to vary the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 and the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020.

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