Are you flexible enough for flexible work? People Gihan Perera 13 November 2018 Here are three key things you can do right now to address flexible work and prepare yourself for the workplace of the future.
Crust franchisee to face Court over allegations it paid workers less because they weren’t Australian Retail Matthew Elmas 24 October 2018 The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against a Crust franchisee, alleging it paid international workers less than Australian colleagues.
Former ABC boss Michelle Guthrie launches unfair dismissal case: Does she have a chance of winning? Legal Charlie Lewis 22 October 2018 On Thursday afternoon, news broke that Michelle Guthrie was indeed proceeding with a claim against the ABC. So what are her options?
Kelly O’Dwyer intervenes in Federal Court case over “double dipping” casuals Legal Matthew Elmas 18 October 2018 Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has intervened in a test-case over whether casual loadings can offset annual leave claims.
“Impossible to run a business”: Fair Work Commission to force employers to justify flexible work decisions Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 26 September 2018 Employers will have to provide written responses to employees justifying why they've denied flexible work requests, the Fair Work Commission has decided.
Melbourne’s Meatball and Wine Bar considers legal action after court finds Fair Work Ombudsman caused the business harm Legal Matthew Elmas 14 September 2018 A court has found that the Fair Work Ombudsman caused harm to a business by presenting allegations as facts in a 2017 press release.
Fear for SMEs as employers could be up for $8 billion in leave payments to casual workers Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 13 September 2018 A recent Federal Court decision could lead to casual workers making billions of dollars in annual leave claims from Australian employers.
Bunnings launches review after staff complaints over ‘bank of hours’ roster system People Matthew Elmas 10 September 2018 Bunnings' use of a 'bank of hours' rostering system has attracted controversy, but it also highlights a common issue for small business.
Brisbane tech company hit with record $125,000 fine after failing to compensate unfairly dismissed worker Legal Dominic Powell 22 August 2018 A Brisbane-based technology company has been slapped with a record fine by FWO for failing to repay a former employee who was unfairly dismissed.
Unprecedented Federal Court decision could have “dynamite” consequences for businesses employing casual workers Legal Dominic Powell 17 August 2018 An unprecedented decision by Australia’s Federal Court could have huge ramifications for a huge number of Australian SMEs who employ casual workers.
Fair Work Commission pledges better systems for SMEs in wake of Billson report, but business leaders say “much more” to be done Legal Dominic Powell 31 July 2018 The Fair Work Commission has responded to a report into unfair dismissal changes for SMEs by agreeing to simplify, and improve access to, the system.
Business owner penalised $19,000 and accused of acting like “some sort of Donald Trump” for sacking worker People Dominic Powell 5 July 2018 The Fair Work Commission says a casual elderly employee at a NSW caravan park was unfairly dismissed by an employer acting like Donald Trump.
