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Package of Award Changes Secured
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Package of Award Changes Secured

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (represented by ABLA) and Ai Group have today secured a package of variations to a variety of awards in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caution to employers changing employment condition
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Caution to employers changing employment conditions

The Federal Court has this week confirmed that a reduction in an employee’s terms and conditions of employment without consent can give rise to a redundancy entitlement, even where the employee continues working for their employer. The decision should act as a warning to employers looking to unilaterally reduce conditions in response to changing business demands.

Return to Work Employer Checklist
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Return to Work Employer Checklist

Throughout Australia, businesses have obligations to ensure the health and safety of workers and others. This checklist provides an opportunity to examine the measures you have or can put in place when returning to work post COVID-19.

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.

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