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The ‘Permanent Casual’ and the Risk to your Business

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Historically, employers have relied upon casual employment to meet periodic demand without the same financial and legal commitment that is... Continue reading

Casual Overtime Varied in 97 Modern Awards

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The Fair Work Commission has varied 97 modern awards so that the casual loading is compounded by overtime penalty rates,... Continue reading

Urgent Alert: IR Omnibus Bill Tabled

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The Attorney-General has tabled a Bill for reforms to certain aspects of Australia’s industrial relations system. The Bill aims to... Continue reading

Delay to Minimum Wage Increase

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The Fair Work Commission has indicated that it will likely delay the minimum wage increase this year due to exceptional... Continue reading

Is it time to update your Restraint of Trade Clauses?

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In a recent matter before the Supreme Court of Queensland, AECI Australia Pty Ltd v Convey [2020] QSC 207, it... Continue reading

ARLC’s Consultation with Refs a Flop

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The Professional Rugby League Match Officials Organisation has taken the Australian Rugby League Commission to the Fair Work Commission arguing... Continue reading

Hefty Fine for Payroll Officers Cooking the Books

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Three payroll officers that were found to have reverse-engineered false records during a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation were fined a... Continue reading