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Casuals, Cadbury and Israel Folau... the year that
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Casuals, Cadbury and Israel Folau... the year that was

It's been an absolute banger of a year – the Workpac casual controversy gathered steam, Cadbury's sick leave dilemma caused a meltdown and Israel Folau stuck the boot into Rugby Australia. Below are just some of the significant events of 2019... which will continue to haunt employers into 2020 and beyond!

Interim Report Published - Aged Care Royal Commiss
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Interim Report Published - Aged Care Royal Commission

The Interim Report presents an overview of the aged care system in Australia, a summary of the evidence heard during the Inquiry so far and reports some serious flaws in the system.  The Commissioners indicate that comprehensive reform, not a patch-up job, is required to procure a major transformation of aged care in Australia. 

Industrial manslaughter laws tested in first charges
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Industrial manslaughter laws tested in first charges

A Queensland company has been charged with industrial manslaughter in what might become the first conviction for industrial manslaughter under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.  

11 questions to ask your HR team
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11 questions to ask your HR team

With most businesses wrapping up their financial compliance obligations required by the Australian Tax Office, it is the perfect time to review your employer obligations and the human resources and industrial relations aspects of your business.  

Company policies and employee data collection
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Company policies and employee data collection

Following an earlier article on the matter under appeal for an unfair dismissal around fingerprint data collection, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has clarified what businesses need to be doing about the collection of employee data.

Personal leave is not accrued in hours but days
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Personal leave is not accrued in hours but days

The Full Federal Court yesterday confirmed that all employees (including part-time employees) are entitled to 10 “working days” of personal/carer's leave per year under the Fair Work Act, regardless of how many hours the employees work per day or how many days are worked per week.

Uber Celebrates another Fair Work Victory
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Uber Celebrates another Fair Work Victory

The debate about whether Gig Economy business models are fair and appropriate rages on around the world.

Tread carefully with employee whistleblowers
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Tread carefully with employee whistleblowers

JULIAN ASSANGE is probably the most controversial of whistleblowers to hit the head-lines in the last 10 years. However, there are still murky waters surround his prosecution for whistleblower acts committed, in the face of allegations that his whistleblowing conduct also amounts to criminal conduct.  

Annual Wage Review 2019
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Annual Wage Review 2019

Earlier today (30 May 2019) 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.

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