Four crucial lessons for small businesses after casual florist worker wins unfair dismissal case
A casual at an Adelaide florist who claimed she was wrongfully dismissed for taking three sick days has won her case at the Fair Work Commission.
Sherpa CEO: The Fair Work Commission must set minimum standards for the gig economy
The Fair Work Commission needs to set enforceable standards to ensure rogue operators are blocked from entering the market, writes Sherpa CEO Duncan Brett.
Government to push ahead with multi-employer bargaining, changes to BOOT
The government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining this year, along with a range of other changes to the industrial relations system.
No evening penalty rates and 60 hours a week without overtime: Apple faces union wrath over new agreement
Following communication breakdowns, the Australian Services Union and the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association are taking their bargaining stoush with Apple to the Fair Work Commission.
Unfair dismissal rulings show employers need to follow fair process in vaccine refusal cases
In recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying with their employer’s vaccination orders.
Fair Work Commission finds advisor was startup employee in unfair dismissal claim
A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission should serve as a warning to the startup community, with an informal arrangement between a new tech business and a sales advisor being deemed employment.
Real wages in Australia fall by fastest rate on record ahead of Jobs Summit
Australian households are suffering under the sharpest decline in purchasing power on record as “sluggish” wages growth continues to lag behind skyrocketing prices for everyday essentials.
Small businesses are finding it harder to build employee numbers than big business, Employment Hero data shows
New data has outlined how the labour shortage and cost pressures are impacting employers nationwide.
Fair Work awards $5000 to employee who was sacked over “unfriendly” messages with no emojis
The case highlights two important points for employers to consider, says Fay Calderone, employment law expert and partner at Hall & Wilcox.
“Delicate juggling act”: SMEs to balance minimum wage hikes against surging power and raw material costs
Small and medium-sized businesses are planning how to handle a larger-than-expected hike to the minimum wage as other costs soar.
The 5.2% minimum wage increase could have a major effect on all Australian workers
The Fair Work Commission's decision to lift the minimum wage will affect most Australian workers, either directly or indirectly.
Minimum wage rises 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, giving a boost to 2.7 million Australians as cost of living soars
Australia's minimum wage will rise by 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
