by admin | Aug 5, 2021 | Employment and Workplace Relations
New laws targeting the upward trend of wage theft in Victoria came into effect on 1 July 2021. The new laws make deliberate underpayment of employees and dishonest withholding of employee entitlements a crime. What employers need to know The new laws come with hefty... by admin | Jul 22, 2021 | Employment and Workplace Relations
On 28 June 2021, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced changes to the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Retail Award) providing more flexibility for part-time employees and their employers, which came into effect on 1 July 2021. Under the changes... by admin | Aug 24, 2020 | Employment and Workplace Relations
Recently, the High Court of Australia overturned a decision of a majority decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia that gave permanent employees 10 days’ paid personal leave per year regardless of their pattern of work or daily hours of work.... by admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Employment and Workplace Relations
On 3 August 2020, further restrictions on metropolitan Melbourne workplaces were announced by the Victorian Government. As published by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the ‘Guide for business — stage 4 restrictions’ outlines the... by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Employment and Workplace Relations
On 19 June 2020, the Fair Work Commission announced a modest 1.75 percent increase to minimum wages, as compared to the 3 percent minimum wage increase awarded last year. The decision represents a middle ground between employers’ calls for a pay freeze as a result of... by admin | Apr 9, 2020 | Employment and Workplace Relations
The JobKeeper legislation passed through the Federal Parliament yesterday, but is not in force as yet. It is expected to come into operation shortly. These are the top 10 things you need to know about the legislation: 1. The legislation doesn’t contain the detail...