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Changes to Casual Employment? Over the past months there has been considerable debate and angst over who is a casual employee, and do employers owe backpay for leave and other award benefits? The Federal Government recently introduced into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘Act’) a new statutory definition of a ‘casual employee’. Sections of…
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Following on from the introduction of a Compulsory Vaccine Policy introduced by SPC and the updated guidance from the Fair Work Ombudsman QANTAS have decided to take a monumental step in introducing a compulsory vaccination policy for all staff. Their frontline workers such as pilots and cabin crew will need to be vaccinated by 15 November 2021 and the…
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The Fair Work Ombudsman have now released new guidance to allow Employers in certain circumstances to make compulsory and mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies. This is a major backflip from the previous guidance but aligns with what I and NB Lawyers – lawyers for employers have said in previous articles on this subject including: 4 Burning Questions Employers…
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SPC’s recent decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations will likely be a legal test for those Employers outside of Aged Care, Health and Child Care. It is a test on several fronts but in particular the practical commercial implications of an Employer dealing with snap lockdowns, quarantining and work from home limitations coupled with legitimate health…
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Menulog have decided enough is enough and are attempting to form their own Modern Award. Menulog is arguing that their unique service offering delivery of food, beverages, or goods on an online or app-based platform requires the Fair Work Commission to treat them as their own industry in of themselves. This award, if approved, would…
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