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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

Amendments to NSW Long Service Leave Act
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Amendments to NSW Long Service Leave Act

Working with our owner, Business NSW (the NSW Business Chamber Ltd) we are pleased to announce that the NSW government has agreed to introduce two important changes to the NSW Long Service Leave Act.

Coronavirus Employer Update
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Coronavirus Employer Update

We provided our first alert regarding Coronavirus and employer obligations on 12 March 2020. We have received hundreds of follow-up questions and have now prepared this update based on the following areas of concern.

Coronavirus update: Employer obligations and available responses
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Coronavirus update: Employer obligations and available responses

There are now over 100,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide, with at least 80 in Australia. All employers should be taking precautions to actively manage their business’ exposure to health and safety risks arising from coronavirus. As more is now becoming known about the prevalence of Coronavirus in Australia, it is important to update our advice to clients.

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